Audi A8 1994 vs Volvo S80 1998

 
Audi A8
1994 - 1996
Volvo S80
1998 - 2002
Gearbox: ManualAutomatic
Engine: 2.8 Petrol2.8 Petrol

Performance

Power: 174 HP272 HP
Torque: 250 NM380 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.1 seconds7.2 seconds
Volvo S80 is a more dynamic driving.
Audi A8 engine produces 98 HP less power than Volvo S80, whereas torque is 130 NM less than Volvo S80. Due to the lower power, Audi A8 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.911.0
The Audi A8 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
Audi A8 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80, which means that by driving the Audi A8 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 80 litres80 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 800 km in combined cycle720 km in combined cycle
1080 km on highway970 km on highway
Audi A8 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Dimensions

Length: 5.03 m4.82 m
Width: 1.88 m1.83 m
Height: 1.44 m1.43 m
Audi A8 is larger.
Audi A8 is 21 cm longer than the Volvo S80, 5 cm wider, while the height of Audi A8 is 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 525 litres440 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1106 litres
Audi A8 has more luggage capacity.
Audi A8 has 85 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S80.
Turning diameter: 12.3 meters13 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A8 is 0.7 metres less than that of the Volvo S80, which means Audi A8 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 2`0602`210
Safety: no data
Quality:Volvo S80 has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Audi A8 has serious deffects in 100 percent more cases than Volvo S80, so Volvo S80 quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 18001200
Pros and Cons: Audi A8 has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
  • better manoeuvrability
Volvo S80 has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
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