2007 Audi A4 vs. 2007 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2007 Audi A4 and 2007 Volvo S60 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,520 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo S60 (207 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2007 Audi A4. (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi A4 weights approximately 96 kg more than 2007 Volvo S60.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2007 Volvo S60 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi A4. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi A4 | 2007 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Audi | Volvo |
| Model | A4 | S60 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 2520 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 238 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.2 seconds | 7.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1534 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
