Audi A6 2008 vs Volvo XC90 2010
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Crossover / SUV | |
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| 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.7 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 27 HP more power than Volvo XC90, whereas torque is 110 NM more than Volvo XC90. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 8.5 | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A6 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC90, which means that by driving the Audi A6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.93 m | 4.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.91 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.78 m | |
| Audi A6 is 12 cm longer than the Volvo XC90, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A6 is 26 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 249 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 249 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 560 litres | 613 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1837 litres | |
| In 5-seat version Volvo XC90 has more luggage space (by 53 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 12.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.6 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`500 | 2`680 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Average price (€): | 6600 | 8400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 8.9/10 | |
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