2010 Audi A5 vs. 2010 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2010 Audi A5 and 2010 Volvo S80 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo S80 (235 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2010 Audi A5. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2010 Audi A5.
Because 2010 Audi A5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Volvo S80. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi A5 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, 2010 Audi A5 (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volvo S80. (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Audi A5 | 2010 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Audi | Volvo |
| Model | A5 | S80 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4625 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1382 mm | 1494 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2835 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |
