Audi A6 2008 vs Volvo XC90 2006

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Audi A6
2008 - 2012
Volvo XC90
2006 - 2012
Body: Estate car / wagonCrossover / SUV
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/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Audi A6 is available only with four wheel (4x4) drive, while Volvo XC90 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Volvo XC90 also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs.
Engines: 2.7 - 4.22.4 - 4.4

Performance

Power: 190 - 350 HP163 - 315 HP
Torque: 420 - 500 NM320 - 440 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.3 - 8.8 seconds7.3 - 12 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.2 - 11.08.2 - 13.5
Audi A6 petrol engines consumes on average 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volvo XC90. On average, Audi A6 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC90.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!

Dimensions

Length: 4.93 m4.81 m
Width: 1.86 m1.91 m
Height: 1.52 m1.77 m
Audi A6 is 12 cm longer than the Volvo XC90, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A6 is 25 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 565 litres249 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1837 litres
Audi A6 has more luggage capacity.
Audi A6 has 316 litres more trunk space than the Volvo XC90.
Turning diameter: 12 meters12.5 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Volvo XC90, which means Audi A6 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`497~ 2`735
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
above average

low
Average price (€): 72009000
Rating in user reviews: 8.8/10 8.9/10
Pros and Cons: Audi A6 has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
Volvo XC90 has
  • also available in 2WD
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