2010 Audi A6 vs. 2010 Volvo XC60
To start off, both 2010 Audi A6 and 2010 Volvo XC60 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2010 Audi A6 and 2010 Volvo XC60 are equipped with a 3,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi A6 (300 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2010 Volvo XC60. (281 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2010 Volvo XC60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo XC60 weights approximately 23 kg more than 2010 Audi A6.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 A6 (420 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volvo XC60. (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2010 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volvo XC60.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Audi A6 | 2010 Volvo XC60 | |
| Make | Audi | Volvo |
| Model | A6 | XC60 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 281 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1893 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4915 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1854 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1461 mm | 1712 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2842 mm | 2774 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
