2005 Audi A4 vs. 2005 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2005 Audi A4 and 2005 Volvo S60 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,435 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volvo S60 (257 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2005 Audi A4. (177 HP @ 1500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A4 weights approximately 51 kg more than 2005 Volvo S60.
Because 2005 Audi A4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Volvo S60. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Audi A4 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 Audi A4 (370 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volvo S60. (350 Nm). This means 2005 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volvo S60.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A4 | 2005 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Audi | Volvo |
| Model | A4 | S60 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2393 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 257 HP |
| Engine RPM | 1500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1539 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 68 L |
