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: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 290 HP | 243 HP | |
| Torque: | 420 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 47 HP more power than Volvo XC90, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Volvo XC90. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 11.5 | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A6 consumes 1.8 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 270 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 890 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 500'000 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 Volvo XC90 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A8 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo XC90 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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: | 565 litres | 249 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 249 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 565 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 48 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`470 | 2`760 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 9000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 8.9/10 | |
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