2000 Audi A6 vs. 2000 Volvo V40
To start off, both 2000 Audi A6 and 2000 Volvo V40 were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Volvo V40 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2000 Audi A6. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Volvo V40 should accelerate faster than 2000 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Audi A6 weights approximately 420 kg more than 2000 Volvo V40.
Because 2000 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Volvo V40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Audi A6 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Audi A6 (380 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Volvo V40. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Volvo V40.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Audi A6 | 2000 Volvo V40 | |
| Make | Audi | Volvo |
| Model | A6 | V40 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
