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:
2.4 Petrol
2.4 Petrol
Performance
Power:
165 HP
140 HP
Torque:
230 NM
220 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
9.4 seconds
10 seconds
Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 25 HP more power than Volvo S80, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Volvo S80. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.7
8.9
Real fuel consumption:
10.9 l/100km
8.8 l/100km
The Volvo S80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A6 could require 270 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
650 km in combined cycle
780 km in combined cycle
920 km on highway
1010 km on highway
640 km with real consumption
790 km with real consumption
Volvo S80 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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.
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