2011 Audi Q5 vs. 2012 Volvo C70
To start off, 2012 Volvo C70 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Audi Q5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Audi Q5 would be higher. At 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2012 Volvo C70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volvo C70 (227 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2011 Audi Q5. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volvo C70 should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi Q5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi Q5 weights approximately 115 kg more than 2012 Volvo C70.
Because 2011 Audi Q5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Volvo C70. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi Q5 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, 2011 Audi Q5 (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volvo C70. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2011 Audi Q5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volvo C70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Audi Q5 | 2012 Volvo C70 | |
| Make | Audi | Volvo |
| Model | Q5 | C70 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4628 mm | 4582 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1836 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1654 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2807 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |
