2005 Audi TT vs. 2005 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2005 Audi TT and 2005 Volvo S80 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,917 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volvo S80 (268 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2005 Audi TT. (247 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi TT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volvo S80 weights approximately 227 kg more than 2005 Audi TT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Audi TT is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Volvo S80. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Audi TT 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 S80 (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi TT. (321 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2005 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi TT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi TT | 2005 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Audi | Volvo |
| Model | TT | S80 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 2917 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1617 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 80 L |
