2004 Audi A6 vs. 2004 Volvo V40
To start off, both 2004 Audi A6 and 2004 Volvo V40 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volvo V40 (169 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2004 Audi A6. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volvo V40 should accelerate faster than 2004 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Audi A6 weights approximately 260 kg more than 2004 Volvo V40.
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, 2004 Audi A6 (320 Nm) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volvo V40. (240 Nm). This means 2004 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volvo V40.
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2004 Audi A6 | 2004 Volvo V40 | |
Make | Audi | Volvo |
Model | A6 | V40 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1950 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 240 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 4.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |