2009 Audi Q5 vs. 2009 Volvo XC70
To start off, both 2009 Audi Q5 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 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Volvo XC70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volvo XC70 (232 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2009 Audi Q5. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volvo XC70 should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi Q5.
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 Q5 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volvo XC70. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Audi Q5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volvo XC70. 2009 Volvo XC70 has automatic transmission and 2009 Audi Q5 has manual transmission. 2009 Audi Q5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Volvo XC70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi Q5 | 2009 Volvo XC70 | |
| Make | Audi | Volvo |
| Model | Q5 | XC70 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 3192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 18.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
