Audi A6 1998 vs Volvo S80 2002
Body: | Estate car / wagon | Sedan | |
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The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 110 HP | 130 HP | |
Torque: | 235 NM | 280 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 12 seconds | |
Volvo S80 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A6 engine produces 20 HP less power than Volvo S80, whereas torque is 45 NM less than Volvo S80. Due to the lower power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 6.5 | |
The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A6 consumes 0.7 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 105 litres of fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
1480 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 580'000 km | 560'000 km | |
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
Engine production duration: | 2 years | 6 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf | Used also on Volvo S60 | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.80 m | 4.82 m | |
Width: | 1.81 m | 1.83 m | |
Height: | 1.48 m | 1.43 m | |
Audi A6 is smaller, but higher. Audi A6 is 2 cm shorter than the Volvo S80, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A6 is 5 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 440 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1106 litres | |
Even though the car is shorter, Audi A6 has 15 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S80. The Volvo S80 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11 meters | |
The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.7 metres more than that of the Volvo S80, which means Audi A6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 2`065 | 2`070 | |
Safety: | |||
Quality: | average | average | |
Volvo S80 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volvo S80, so Volvo S80 quality is probably slightly better | |||
Average price (€): | 1400 | 1200 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 8.6/10 | |
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