2006 Audi Q7 vs. 2006 Volvo XC70
To start off, both 2006 Audi Q7 and 2006 Volvo XC70 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,597 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi Q7 (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2006 Volvo XC70. (208 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2006 Volvo XC70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi Q7 weights approximately 566 kg more than 2006 Volvo XC70. 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 Q7 (360 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volvo XC70. (321 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2006 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volvo XC70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi Q7 | 2006 Volvo XC70 | |
| Make | Audi | Volvo |
| Model | Q7 | XC70 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3597 cc | 2524 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2244 kg | 1678 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 68 L |
