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 3,123 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A6 (252 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2007 Volvo V50. (177 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo V50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi A6 weights approximately 144 kg more than 2007 Volvo V50. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Volvo V50 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi A6. (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi A6. 2007 Volvo V50 has automatic transmission and 2007 Audi A6 has manual transmission. 2007 Audi A6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Volvo V50 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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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 | 3123 cc | 2433 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.6 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 93.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 | 17.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.1 seconds | 8.5 seconds |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1536 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 62 L |