2009 Audi RS6 vs. 2007 Volvo V50
To start off, 2009 Audi RS6 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volvo V50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volvo V50 would be higher. At 4,991 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Audi RS6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi RS6 (572 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 395 more horse power than 2007 Volvo V50. (177 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi RS6 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo V50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi RS6 weights approximately 492 kg more than 2007 Volvo V50. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Audi RS6 (650 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo V50. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Audi RS6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo V50.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi RS6 | 2007 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Audi | Volvo |
| Model | RS6 | V50 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4991 cc | 2433 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 572 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 280 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.6 seconds | 8.5 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2028 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 62 L |
