2006 Audi Q7 vs. 2006 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2006 Audi Q7 and 2006 Volvo S60 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 Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi Q7 (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2006 Volvo S60. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2006 Volvo S60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi Q7 weights approximately 725 kg more than 2006 Volvo S60. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Audi Q7 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Volvo S60. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Audi Q7 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, 2006 Audi Q7 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volvo S60. (340 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volvo S60.
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2006 Audi Q7 | 2006 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Audi | Volvo |
Model | Q7 | S60 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2401 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.4 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |