2008 Audi R8 vs. 2008 Volvo V70

To start off, both 2008 Audi R8 and 2008 Volvo V70 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi R8 (414 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 2008 Volvo V70. (208 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2008 Volvo V70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi R8 weights approximately 32 kg more than 2008 Volvo V70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2008 Audi R8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Volvo V70. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Audi R8 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 R8 (431 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volvo V70. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2008 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volvo V70.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Audi R8 2008 Volvo V70
Make Audi Volvo
Model R8 V70
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Coupe Station Wagon
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 4163 cc 2521 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 5 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 414 HP 208 HP
Engine RPM 7800 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 431 Nm 320 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 1500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84.5 mm 83 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92.8 mm 93.2 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Top Speed 301 km/hour 210 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 4.6 seconds 7.4 seconds
Drive Type AWD Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1560 kg 1528 kg
Vehicle Length 4440 mm 4720 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1260 mm 1520 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2760 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 14.6 L/100km 8.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 70 L


 

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