This would be an interesting matchup. I know that the S4 would be much easier to mod and make go faster, however im not sure to what extent the volvo has on mods.
Volvo S60 R vs Audi S4
| Category | Audi S4 (B5) | Volvo S60 R |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 2.7 l V6 | 2.5 l R5 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 265 / 261 | 299 / 295 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 400 / 295 | 400 / 295 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1581 / 3486 | 1680 / 3704 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 168 / 165 | 178 / 176 |
Lap Times
| Track | Audi S4 (B5) | Volvo S60 R |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:21.10 | 1:21.50 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Audi S4 (B5) | Volvo S60 R |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.6 s | 6.3 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 25.2 s | 24.0 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 19.6 s | 17.7 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 5.5 s | 5.5 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 15.0 s | 13.9 s |
| 0 - 130 mph | 29.9 s | 25.6 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.8 s @ 87.0 mph | 10.2 s @ 84.5 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 14.1 s | 14.0 s @ 101.0 mph |
| Est. 1/2 mile | 23.5 s @ 121.8 mph | 23.6 s @ 123.7 mph |
General performance
| Category | Audi S4 (B5) | Volvo S60 R |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 253 kph (157 mph) | 250 kph (155 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.56 g (6 m/s²) | 0.50 g (5 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 9.4 l/100 km (25 mpg US / 30 UK) | 11.8 l/100 km (20 mpg US / 24 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.83 g (8 m/s²) | 0.88 g (9 m/s²) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 52 m (169 ft) | 51 m (168 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Audi S4 (B5) | Volvo S60 R |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 100 | 99 |
| Straight line speed | 96 | 100 |
| Overall | 99 | 100 |
Verdict
There is no clear winner in this comparison.
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