Audi A6 2006 vs Volvo S80 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 17 HP more power than Volvo S80, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Volvo S80. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 7.8 | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A6 consumes 0.5 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 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 560'000 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 S80 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A4 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70, Volvo C30 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo S80 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volvo S80 2003 2.4 engine: These diesel engines are frequently affected by intake manifold swirl flap seizures. This issue often leads to airflow disruptions and rough engine operation.
The actuator for the turbocharger, which relies ... More about Volvo S80 2003 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.92 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.43 m | |
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Audi A6 is larger. Audi A6 is 10 cm longer than the Volvo S80, 3 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 546 litres | 440 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1106 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage capacity. Audi A6 has 106 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S80. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 1 metres more than that of the Volvo S80, which means Audi A6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`235 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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