Volvo V90 1997 vs Audi A6 1994
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Petrol | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Volvo V90) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Audi A6) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 267 NM | 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Volvo V90 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V90 engine produces 89 HP more power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 2 NM more than Audi A6. Thanks to more power Volvo V90 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.4 | 6.9 | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo V90 consumes 4.5 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 675 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 1150 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| 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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 770'000 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 | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo 960, Volvo S90 | Used also on Audi 100 | |
| 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. | |||
| Audi A6 1994 2.5 engine: Very reliable engine if not overheated. Occasionally, the high pressure fuel pump can cause problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo V90 is 6 cm longer than the Audi A6, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo V90 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 602 litres | 390 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Volvo V90 has more luggage capacity. Volvo V90 has 212 litres more trunk space than the Audi A6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.7 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V90 is 1.7 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 (kg): | 2`100 | 2`060 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1200 | |
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