2006 Audi A4 vs. 2006 Volvo V70
To start off, both 2006 Audi A4 and 2006 Volvo V70 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A4 (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2006 Volvo V70. (207 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2006 Volvo V70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi A4 weights approximately 104 kg more than 2006 Volvo V70. 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, 2006 Audi A4 (451 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volvo V70. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2006 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volvo V70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A4 | 2006 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Audi | Volvo |
| Model | A4 | V70 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.3 seconds | 8.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1686 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
