Audi A6 2008 vs Volvo XC90 2006
| 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: | 4.2 Petrol | 4.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 350 HP | 315 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 35 HP more power than Volvo XC90, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 13.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.7 l/100km | 13.9 l/100km | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 consumes 2.5 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 375 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC90. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 570 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 360'000 km | 700'000 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: | 4 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A8 | Used also on Volvo S80 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Audi A6 2008 4.2 engine: A significant portion of this engine's issues stems from problems with the direct injection system. After 200,000 km, the timing chains often stretch, necessitating a complex and costly replacement process. ... More about Audi A6 2008 4.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.93 m | 4.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.78 m | |
| Audi A6 is 12 cm longer than the Volvo XC90, 4 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: | 12 meters | 12.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.5 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`510 | 2`770 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Audi A6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo XC90 has serious deffects in 140 percent more cases than Audi A6, so Audi A6 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6600 | 8400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 8.9/10 | |
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