Volvo V90 2016 vs Audi A6 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| 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: | 254 HP | 252 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 370 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
| Volvo V90 engine produces 2 HP more power than Audi A6, but torque is 20 NM less than Audi A6. Despite the higher power, Volvo V90 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 6.0 | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo V90 consumes 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 350'000 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 Volvo V90 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC60, Volvo V60, Volvo S90 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A7, Porsche Macan | |
| 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: | yes | no | |
| The Volvo V90 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. | |||
| Audi A6 2014 2.0 engine: This engine, while more reliable than previous versions of the EA88 series, still has several characteristic issues. The main problems include:
Timing chain stretching. The chain typically lasts around ... More about Audi A6 2014 2.0 engine | |||
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`300 | 2`290 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 22 200 | 15 400 | |
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