Audi A6 2018 vs Volvo S90 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 286 HP | 235 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 NM | 480 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
| Audi A6 engine produces 51 HP more power than Volvo S90, whereas torque is 140 NM more than Volvo S90. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S90 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S90, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A6 could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S90. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 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 Audi A6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A7 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo XC90, Volvo XC60, Volvo V90, Volvo V90 Cross Country | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo S90 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Audi A6 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.94 m | 4.96 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A6 is 2 cm shorter than the Volvo S90, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi A6 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 500 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Audi A6 has 30 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S90. The Volvo S90 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 250 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 238.9 metres less than that of the Volvo S90, which means Audi A6 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Audi A6 is better rated in child safety tests. The Volvo S90 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 38 600 | 25 600 | |
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