Audi S8 2014 vs Volvo S90 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Audi S8) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volvo S90) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 520 HP | 235 HP | |
| Torque: | 650 NM | 480 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.1 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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Audi S8 is more dynamic to drive. Audi S8 engine produces 285 HP more power than Volvo S90, whereas torque is 170 NM more than Volvo S90. Thanks to more power Audi S8 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.9 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S90 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi S8 consumes 4.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S90, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi S8 could require 675 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi S8 consumes 6.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S90. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 82 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S90 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.15 m | 4.96 m | |
| Width: | 1.95 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.44 m | |
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Audi S8 is larger. Audi S8 is 18 cm longer than the Volvo S90, 6 cm wider, while the height of Audi S8 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 500 litres | |
| Audi S8 has 20 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S90. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.3 meters | 250 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi S8 is 237.7 metres less than that of the Volvo S90, which means Audi S8 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`590 kg | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 55 200 | 18 000 | |
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