Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 25 HP more power than Volvo S80, whereas torque is 16 NM more than Volvo S80. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.9
12.0
The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A6 consumes 2.1 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 315 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
700 km in combined cycle
580 km in combined cycle
930 km on highway
780 km on highway
Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Dimensions
Length:
4.80 m
4.82 m
Width:
1.81 m
1.83 m
Height:
1.45 m
1.43 m
Both cars are similar in size. Audi A6 is 2 cm shorter than the Volvo S80, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A6 is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
551 litres
440 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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1110 litres
Audi A6 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Audi A6 has 111 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
