2007 Audi A4 vs. 2007 Volvo XC90
To start off, both 2007 Audi A4 and 2007 Volvo XC90 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, 2007 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A4 (252 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2007 Volvo XC90. (207 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo XC90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 500 kg more than 2007 Audi A4.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Audi A4 (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo XC90. (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 XC90. 2007 Volvo XC90 has automatic transmission and 2007 Audi A4 has manual transmission. 2007 Audi A4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Volvo XC90 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi A4 | 2007 Volvo XC90 | |
| Make | Audi | Volvo |
| Model | A4 | XC90 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3123 cc | 2521 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1698 kg | 2198 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
