2007 Audi A6 vs. 2007 Volvo V50

To start off, both 2007 Audi A6 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 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo V50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo V50 (218 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2007 Audi A6. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo V50 weights approximately 143 kg more than 2007 Audi A6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 Volvo V50 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Audi A6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volvo V50 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 V50 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi A6. (230 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi A6.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Audi A6 2007 Volvo V50
Make Audi Volvo
Model A6 V50
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Sedan Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2393 cc 2521 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 5 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 5 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 175 HP 218 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 230 Nm 320 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 1500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 81 mm 83 mm
Engine Stroke Size 77.4 mm 93 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 9.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Top Speed 231 km/hour 242 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 8.9 seconds 7.2 seconds
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1482 kg 1625 kg
Vehicle Length 4920 mm 4520 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2850 mm 2650 mm
Fuel Consumption 7.3 L/100km 7.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.7 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 60 L


 

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