Volvo S80 2003 vs Audi A6 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 210 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Volvo S80 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S80 engine produces 40 HP more power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Audi A6. Thanks to more power Volvo S80 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 9.9 | |
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The Volvo S80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S80 consumes 0.6 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 90 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| Volvo S80 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 480'000 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: | 10 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70 | Used also on Audi A4 | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Audi A6 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
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`030 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Audi A6 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volvo S80, so Audi A6 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.7/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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