2005 Audi A2 vs. 2005 Volvo XC90
To start off, both 2005 Audi A2 and 2005 Volvo XC90 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,433 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Volvo XC90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volvo XC90 (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2005 Audi A2. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo XC90 should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi A2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 1110 kg more than 2005 Audi A2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Volvo XC90 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Audi A2. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Volvo XC90 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, 2005 Volvo XC90 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi A2. (156 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Volvo XC90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi A2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A2 | 2005 Volvo XC90 | |
| Make | Audi | Volvo |
| Model | A2 | XC90 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2433 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.9 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 202 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.8 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 2180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 70 L |
