2005 Audi A4 vs. 2005 Volvo V70
To start off, both 2005 Audi A4 and 2005 Volvo V70 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,519 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volvo V70 (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2005 Audi A4. (171 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volvo V70 weights approximately 20 kg more than 2005 Audi A4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2005 Volvo V70 (320 Nm) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi A4. (225 Nm). This means 2005 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A4 | 2005 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Audi | Volvo |
| Model | A4 | V70 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1786 cc | 2519 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
