2000 Audi TT vs. 2001 Volvo V70
To start off, 2001 Volvo V70 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Audi TT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Audi TT would be higher. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2001 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Audi TT (170 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2001 Volvo V70. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Audi TT should accelerate faster than 2001 Volvo V70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Volvo V70 weights approximately 304 kg more than 2000 Audi TT.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2001 Volvo V70 (350 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Audi TT. (235 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2001 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Audi TT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Audi TT | 2001 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Audi | Volvo |
| Model | TT | V70 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
