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.
Volvo S80 engine produces 13 HP more power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Audi A6. Despite the higher power, Volvo S80 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.8
8.0
Volvo S80 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that by driving the Volvo S80 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
890 km in combined cycle
870 km in combined cycle
1140 km on highway
1120 km on highway
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
560'000 km
350'000 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:
5 years
2 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70, Volvo C30
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A8
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:
4.82 m
4.80 m
Width:
1.83 m
1.81 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.48 m
Volvo S80 is larger, but lower. Volvo S80 is 2 cm longer than the Audi A6, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S80 is 5 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
440 litres
455 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1106 litres
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Despite its longer length, Volvo S80 has 15 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6. This could mean that the Volvo S80 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable.
Turning diameter:
11 meters
11.7 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo S80 is 0.7 metres less than that of the Audi A6, which means Volvo S80 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
