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:
2.7 Petrol
2.8 Petrol
Performance
Power:
230 HP
272 HP
Torque:
310 NM
380 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
8.6 seconds
7.2 seconds
Volvo S80 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A6 engine produces 42 HP less power than Volvo S80, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Volvo S80. Due to the lower power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.0
11.0
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
630 km in combined cycle
720 km in combined cycle
880 km on highway
970 km on highway
610 km with real consumption
730 km with real consumption
Volvo S80 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Dimensions
Length:
4.80 m
4.82 m
Width:
1.81 m
1.83 m
Height:
1.48 m
1.43 m
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
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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
13 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 1.3 metres less than that of the Volvo S80, which means Audi A6 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
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
