Volvo S80 2003 vs Audi A6 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 155 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S80 engine produces 25 HP less power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Audi A6. Due to the lower power, Volvo S80 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 6.9 | |
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The Volvo S80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S80 consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1370 km on highway | 1320 km on highway | ||
| Volvo S80 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 370'000 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: | 6 years | 2 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volvo S60 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Skoda Superb | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo S80 is 2 cm longer than the Audi A6, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S80 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 551 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1106 litres | no data | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo S80 has 111 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`110 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | Volvo S80 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 65 percent more cases than Volvo S80, so Volvo S80 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.7/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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