2004 Audi A4 vs. 2004 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2004 Audi A4 and 2004 Volvo S60 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,401 cc (5 cylinders), 2004 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volvo S60 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2004 Audi A4. (187 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2004 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volvo S60 weights approximately 85 kg more than 2004 Audi A4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2004 Volvo S60 (401 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Audi A4. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2004 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Audi A4. 2004 Volvo S60 has automatic transmission and 2004 Audi A4 has manual transmission. 2004 Audi A4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Volvo S60 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Audi A4 | 2004 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Audi | Volvo |
Model | A4 | S60 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 2401 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 401 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 93.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 233 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1625 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.6 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |