2008 Audi A6 vs. 2008 Volvo XC90
To start off, both 2008 Audi A6 and 2008 Volvo XC90 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,671 cc, 2008 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 386 kg more than 2008 Audi A6.
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 A6 (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volvo XC90. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volvo XC90.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi A6 | 2008 Volvo XC90 | |
| Make | Audi | Volvo |
| Model | A6 | XC90 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2671 cc | 2521 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 185 HP |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 243 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 10.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 2046 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
