2002 Audi A8 vs. 2007 Volvo V50
To start off, 2007 Volvo V50 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Audi A8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Audi A8 would be higher. At 3,936 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Audi A8 (271 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2007 Volvo V50. (177 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo V50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Audi A8 weights approximately 404 kg more than 2007 Volvo V50. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Volvo V50 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Audi A8. (225 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Audi A8 | 2007 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Audi | Volvo |
| Model | A8 | V50 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3936 cc | 2433 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7 seconds | 8.5 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 62 L |
