2009 Audi R8 vs. 2009 Volvo V50
To start off, both 2009 Audi R8 and 2009 Volvo V50 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 410 more horse power than 2009 Volvo V50. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2009 Volvo V50.
Because 2009 Audi R8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Volvo V50. 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 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volvo V50. (240 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volvo V50.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi R8 | 2009 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Audi | Volvo |
| Model | R8 | V50 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5204 cc | 1560 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 518 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 18.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
