2007 Audi A4 vs. 2007 Volvo V50
To start off, both 2007 Audi A4 and 2007 Volvo V50 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,123 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A4 (255 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2007 Volvo V50. (217 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo V50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo V50 weights approximately 204 kg more than 2007 Audi A4.
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, 2007 Audi A4 (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo V50. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo V50.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi A4 | 2007 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Audi | Volvo |
| Model | A4 | V50 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3123 cc | 2519 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1479 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 62 L |
