2006 Audi Q7 vs. 2006 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2006 Audi Q7 and 2006 Volvo S80 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 62 more horse power than 2006 Volvo S80. (168 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2006 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi Q7 weights approximately 763 kg more than 2006 Volvo S80. 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 S80. 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 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volvo S80. (230 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volvo S80.
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2006 Audi Q7 | 2006 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Audi | Volvo |
Model | Q7 | S80 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2435 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.4 seconds | 9 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 | 1532 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |