Volvo S90 2015 vs Audi A6 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 235 HP | 286 HP | |
| Torque: | 480 NM | 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Volvo S90 engine produces 51 HP less power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 140 NM less than Audi A6. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S90 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S90 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that by driving the Volvo S90 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S90 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 460'000 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: | 8 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo XC90, Volvo XC60, Volvo V90, Volvo V90 Cross Country | Used also on Audi A7 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo S90 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: | 4.96 m | 4.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo S90 is 2 cm longer than the Audi A6, width is practically the same , while the height of Volvo S90 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 530 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo S90 has 30 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6. This could mean that the Volvo S90 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 250 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S90 is 238.9 metres more than that of the Audi A6, which means Volvo S90 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Audi A6 is better rated in child safety tests. The Volvo S90 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 25 600 | 38 600 | |
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