2009 Audi A8 vs. 2009 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2009 Audi A8 and 2009 Volvo S80 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A8 (444 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2009 Volvo S80. (281 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2009 Volvo S80.
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, 2009 Audi A8 (540 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volvo S80. (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A8 | 2009 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Audi | Volvo |
| Model | A8 | S80 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5204 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 281 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 18.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.2 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |
