2008 Audi Q7 vs. 2008 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2008 Audi Q7 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 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi Q7 (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2008 Volvo S80. (138 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2008 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi Q7 weights approximately 765 kg more than 2008 Volvo S80. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Audi Q7 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Volvo S80. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Audi Q7 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, 2008 Audi Q7 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volvo S80. (220 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volvo S80.
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2008 Audi Q7 | 2008 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Audi | Volvo |
Model | Q7 | S80 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2435 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.1 seconds | 11 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |