Audi A6 1998 vs Volvo S80 1999
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Sedan | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 11 seconds | |
| Audi A6 engine produces 25 HP more power than Volvo S80, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Volvo S80. Despite the higher power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.2 | 9.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.6 l/100km | 9.7 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A6 could require 240 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S80 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Audi A6 has 4x4: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control, which operates at speeds up to 40 km/h (25 mph) and applies braking to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differentials. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo S80 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A4 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S60, Volvo S40, Volvo V50, Volvo S70 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo S80 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.43 m | |
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Audi A6 is smaller, but higher. Audi A6 is 2 cm shorter than the Volvo S80, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A6 is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 440 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1106 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Audi A6 has 15 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S80. The Volvo S80 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.7 metres more than that of the Volvo S80, which means Audi A6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`240 | 2`140 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Volvo S80 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volvo S80, so Volvo S80 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 8.6/10 | |
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