Volvo S90 1997 vs Audi A6 1997
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 267 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Volvo S90 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S90 engine produces 39 HP more power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 37 NM more than Audi A6. Thanks to more power Volvo S90 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.4 | 9.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.3 l/100km | 10.1 l/100km | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S90 consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S90 could require 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S90 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo 960, Volvo V90 | 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 S90 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Audi A6 1997 2.4 engine: Engines is considered quite reliable. It features a cast-iron cylinder block and a timing system driven by a toothed belt, which operates only the camshafts for the exhaust valves. The intake valves are ... More about Audi A6 1997 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.45 m | |
| Volvo S90 is 7 cm longer than the Audi A6, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo S90 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 551 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.7 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S90 is 2 metres less than that of the Audi A6, which means Volvo S90 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 2`030 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 1600 | |
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