Audi A6 1998 vs Volvo S80 1998
| 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: | Manual | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.8 Petrol | 2.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 193 HP | 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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Volvo S80 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A6 engine produces 79 HP less power than Volvo S80, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Volvo S80. Due to the lower power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.8 | 11.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.6 l/100km | 10.9 l/100km | |
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By specification Audi A6 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80, which means that by driving the Audi A6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 730 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: | 470'000 km | 330'000 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 Audi A6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A4 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A6 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 | 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`195 | 2`210 | |
| 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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