2009 Audi R8 vs. 2009 Volvo C70
To start off, both 2009 Audi R8 and 2009 Volvo C70 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 R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi R8 (518 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 294 more horse power than 2009 Volvo C70. (224 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2009 Volvo C70.
Because 2009 Audi R8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Volvo C70. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi R8 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 R8 (530 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volvo C70. (236 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volvo C70.
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2009 Audi R8 | 2009 Volvo C70 | |
Make | Audi | Volvo |
Model | R8 | C70 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5204 cc | 2521 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 518 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 530 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 311 km/hour | 239 km/hour |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |