2005 Audi A6 vs. 2005 Volvo V50
To start off, both 2005 Audi A6 and 2005 Volvo V50 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,496 cc, 2005 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi A6 (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2005 Volvo V50. (138 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2005 Volvo V50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A6 weights approximately 220 kg more than 2005 Volvo V50. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Audi A6 (310 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volvo V50. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volvo V50.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A6 | 2005 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Audi | Volvo |
| Model | A6 | V50 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 2401 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 10 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1425 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |
