Volvo V90 2016 vs Audi A6 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo V90 engine produces 14 HP less power than Audi A6, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Volvo V90 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 4.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V90 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo V90 could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V90 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1220 km in combined cycle | 1360 km in combined cycle | |
| 1360 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A6 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 440'000 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: | 11 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volvo V40, Volvo XC60, Volvo V60, Volvo V40 Cross Country, Volvo S90 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi Q5, 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 V90 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: | 4.94 m | 4.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo V90 and Audi A6 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 565 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1526 litres | no data | |
| Volvo V90 has 5 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`380 | 2`425 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Audi A6 is better rated in child safety tests. The Volvo V90 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 22 200 | 31 000 | |
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