2009 Audi Q7 vs. 2009 Volvo C30
To start off, both 2009 Audi Q7 and 2009 Volvo C30 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,133 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi Q7 (322 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 2009 Volvo C30. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2009 Volvo C30.
Because 2009 Audi Q7 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Volvo C30. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi Q7 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 Q7 (760 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 520 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volvo C30. (240 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volvo C30.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi Q7 | 2009 Volvo C30 | |
| Make | Audi | Volvo |
| Model | Q7 | C30 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4133 cc | 1560 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 760 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 18.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |
