2004 Audi A6 vs. 2004 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2004 Audi A6 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 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Audi A6 (296 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2004 Volvo S60. (167 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2004 Volvo S60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Audi A6 weights approximately 269 kg more than 2004 Volvo S60. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Volvo S60. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Audi A6 (400 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volvo S60. (225 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2004 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volvo S60. 2004 Audi A6 has automatic transmission and 2004 Volvo S60 has manual transmission. 2004 Volvo S60 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Audi A6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Audi A6 | 2004 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Audi | Volvo |
Model | A6 | S60 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4172 cc | 2433 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1501 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.5 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 70 L |