Audi 80 1993 vs Volvo XC60 2008
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.8 Petrol | 3.0 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: | 174 HP | 285 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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Volvo XC60 is a more dynamic driving. Audi 80 engine produces 111 HP less power than Volvo XC60, whereas torque is 155 NM less than Volvo XC60. Due to the lower power, Audi 80 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.3 | 11.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.8 l/100km | 12.1 l/100km | |
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The Audi 80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi 80 consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC60, which means that by driving the Audi 80 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi 80 consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 780 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 570 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi 80 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Audi 80 1991: Vehicle features full-time Quattro II all-wheel drive - Torsen center differential with automatic torque split between front and rear axles, and electro-pneumatic manually-activated rear differential that automatically unlocks at speeds above 25 km/h. Volvo XC60 2008: The car is fitted with Haldex Generation IV proactive automatic all-wheel drive. Haldex processes data from the ABS control unit and the engine control unit and can increase the pressure on the multi-disc clutch for faster engagement when required. It has a 100% front to 0% rear torque split when not engaged with a maximum 50% to 50% torque split between axes. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 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 80 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi 100, Audi Coupe | Used also on Volvo S80 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi 80 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.71 m | |
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Audi 80 is smaller. Audi 80 is 15 cm shorter than the Volvo XC60, 19 cm narrower, while the height of Audi 80 is 30 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 495 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
650 litres | 1455 litres | |
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Volvo XC60 has more luggage space. Audi 80 has 125 litres less trunk space than the Volvo XC60. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo XC60 (by 805 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi 80 is 0.7 metres less than that of the Volvo XC60, which means Audi 80 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`020 | 2`440 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 9400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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