Audi A8 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A8 engine produces 10 HP more power than Volvo S80, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Volvo S80. Thanks to more power Audi A8 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.2
7.4
The Volvo S80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A8 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A8 could require 120 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
90 litres
80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1090 km in combined cycle
1080 km in combined cycle
1450 km on highway
1480 km on highway
Dimensions
Length:
5.03 m
4.82 m
Width:
1.88 m
1.83 m
Height:
1.44 m
1.43 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 litres
440 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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1110 litres
Audi A8 has more luggage capacity. Audi A8 has 85 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S80.
Turning diameter:
12.3 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A8 is 1.3 metres more than that of the Volvo S80, which means Audi A8 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Volvo S80 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A8 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volvo S80, so Volvo S80 quality is probably slightly better
