2009 Audi A8 vs. 2009 Volvo XC70
To start off, both 2009 Audi A8 and 2009 Volvo XC70 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,936 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volvo XC70 (281 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2009 Audi A8. (272 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volvo XC70 should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A8.
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 (650 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volvo XC70. (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 XC70.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Audi A8 | 2009 Volvo XC70 | |
Make | Audi | Volvo |
Model | A8 | XC70 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3936 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 272 HP | 281 HP |
Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 18.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |