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: | 235 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 480 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Volvo V90 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V90 engine produces 31 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 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volvo V90 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that by driving the Volvo V90 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo V90 consumes 1.2 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 | 1160 km in combined cycle | |
| 1330 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 960 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 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: | 10 years | 8 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 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, if possible |
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| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 12.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V90 is 0.7 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: | 2`400 kg | 2`425 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`996 kg | 1`770 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 404 kg | 655 kg | |
| Volvo V90 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 62 procentiem less than Audi A6. Therefore, Audi A6 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| 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 (€): | 18 200 | 25 200 | |
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