2010 Volvo S80 vs. 2010 Audi A5
To start off, both 2010 Volvo S80 and 2010 Audi A5 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo S80 (311 HP @ 5950 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 2010 Audi A5. (158 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2010 Audi A5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo S80 weights approximately 119 kg more than 2010 Audi A5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Volvo S80 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Audi A5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volvo S80 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 Volvo S80 (440 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Audi A5. (250 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Audi A5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Volvo S80 | 2010 Audi A5 | |
| Make | Volvo | Audi |
| Model | S80 | A5 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4400 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5950 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1879 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4851 mm | 4623 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1862 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1494 mm | 1382 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2835 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 67 L |
