Volvo V70 (1997 – 1999) vs Audi S4 Avant (1997 – 2001): specs compared
The Audi S4 Avant is the more powerful of the two, with up to 265 hp against 250 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.7 s against 6.8 s. The Volvo V70 is the lighter car, from 1,478 kg against 1,540 kg. At 4,720 mm, the Volvo V70 is 232 mm longer than the Audi S4 Avant.
| Specification |
Volvo
V70
1997 – 1999
|
Audi
S4 Avant
1997 – 2001
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | Germany |
| Documented years | 1997 – 1999 | 1997 – 2001 |
| Body style | — | Avant · Estate / wagon |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 250 hp | 265 hp |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 400 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.8 s | 5.7 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.4 L/100 km | 11.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,720 mm | 4,488 mm |
| Width | 1,760 mm | 1,730 mm |
| Height | 1,410 mm | 1,400 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,660 mm | 2,611 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,478 kg | 1,540 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.