2004 Audi A4 vs. 2004 Volvo V70
To start off, both 2004 Audi A4 and 2004 Volvo V70 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,520 cc (5 cylinders), 2004 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volvo V70 (208 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2004 Audi A4. (128 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 2004 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volvo V70 weights approximately 295 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.
Because 2004 Volvo V70 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Audi A4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Volvo V70 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, 2004 Volvo V70 (340 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Audi A4. (196 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2004 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Audi A4. 2004 Volvo V70 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 V70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Audi A4 | 2004 Volvo V70 | |
Make | Audi | Volvo |
Model | A4 | V70 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 2520 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 196 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |