Volvo V90 2016 vs Audi A6 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 235 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 480 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Volvo V90 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V90 engine produces 45 HP more power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Audi A6. Thanks to more power Volvo V90 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V90 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo V90 could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V90 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1220 km in combined cycle | 1470 km in combined cycle | |
| 1330 km on highway | 1580 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 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: | 9 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo XC90, Volvo XC60, Volvo S90, Volvo V90 Cross Country | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A5, Audi Q5, Audi Q3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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 | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.46 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 | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V90 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Audi A6, which means Volvo V90 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`400 | 2`355 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 22 200 | 15 400 | |
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