Audi A6 2005 vs Volvo S80 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 225 HP | 285 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.1 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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Volvo S80 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A6 engine produces 60 HP less power than Volvo S80, but torque is 50 NM more than Volvo S80. Due to the lower power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 11.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 12.8 l/100km | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 consumes 3.3 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 495 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 4.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 1330 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 940 km with real consumption | 540 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 470'000 km | 420'000 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 Audi A6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volkswagen Phaeton | Used also on Volvo XC60 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Audi A6 2005 3.0 engine: The car engine may require significant maintenance and part replacements as mileage increases. Between 200,000 and 300,000 km, the costly timing chain might need replacement, while the drive belt has a shorter ... More about Audi A6 2005 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.92 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A6 is 7 cm longer than the Volvo S80, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi A6 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 546 litres | 480 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage capacity. Audi A6 has 66 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`325 | 2`290 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 4200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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