2008 Audi A4 vs. 2008 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2008 Audi A4 and 2008 Volvo S80 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,965 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A4 (222 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2008 Volvo S80. (207 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2008 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volvo S80 weights approximately 146 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Audi A4 (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volvo S80. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volvo S80. 2008 Volvo S80 has automatic transmission and 2008 Audi A4 has manual transmission. 2008 Audi A4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Volvo S80 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi A4 | 2008 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Audi | Volvo |
| Model | A4 | S80 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2965 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 222 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 231 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 8.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1576 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
