2009 Audi A4 vs. 2009 Volvo C70
To start off, both 2009 Audi A4 and 2009 Volvo C70 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 Volvo C70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volvo C70 (224 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2009 Audi A4. (187 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volvo C70 should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A4.
Because 2009 Audi A4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Volvo C70. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi A4 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, 2009 Audi A4 (240 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volvo C70. (236 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volvo C70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A4 | 2009 Volvo C70 | |
| Make | Audi | Volvo |
| Model | A4 | C70 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 234 km/hour | 239 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1840 mm |
