Audi A6 2011 vs Volvo S80 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Audi A6) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Volvo S80) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 3 HP less power than Volvo S80, but torque is 140 NM more than Volvo S80. Despite less power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 7.4 | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A6 consumes 2.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80, which means that by driving the Audi A6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 360 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1300 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1470 km on highway | 1200 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.92 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A6 is 6 cm longer than the Volvo S80, 1 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 480 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage capacity. Audi A6 has 50 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S80. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Volvo S80. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`165 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 11 400 | 7800 | |
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