2009 Audi A4 vs. 2009 Volvo V50
To start off, both 2009 Audi A4 and 2009 Volvo V50 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,435 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 Volvo V50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volvo V50 (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2009 Audi A4. (161 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A4 weights approximately 78 kg more than 2009 Volvo V50.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2009 Volvo V50 (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A4. (225 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2009 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A4.
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2009 Audi A4 | 2009 Volvo V50 | |
Make | Audi | Volvo |
Model | A4 | V50 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 2435 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 226 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.4 seconds | 8.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1462 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |