2007 Audi A3 vs. 2007 Volvo V70
To start off, both 2007 Audi A3 and 2007 Volvo V70 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo V70 (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2007 Audi A3. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo V70 weights approximately 366 kg more than 2007 Audi A3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Volvo V70 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Audi A3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volvo V70 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, 2007 Volvo V70 (400 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi A3. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi A3. 2007 Audi A3 has automatic transmission and 2007 Volvo V70 has manual transmission. 2007 Volvo V70 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Audi A3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Audi A3 | 2007 Volvo V70 | |
Make | Audi | Volvo |
Model | A3 | V70 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 2521 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 93.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.2 seconds | 5.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 1782 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 4.6 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 68 L |