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 2,967 cc, 2007 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo V50 (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2007 Audi A4. (201 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi A4 weights approximately 226 kg more than 2007 Volvo V50.
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 (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 130 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. 2007 Audi A4 has automatic transmission and 2007 Volvo V50 has manual transmission. 2007 Volvo V50 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Audi A4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Audi A4 | 2007 Volvo V50 | |
Make | Audi | Volvo |
Model | A4 | V50 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2519 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 226 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.9 seconds | 7.2 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1479 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 62 L |