Volvo S80 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A6 engine produces 67 HP less power than Volvo S80, whereas torque is 110 NM less than Volvo S80. Due to the lower power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.6
11.2
The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A6 consumes 0.6 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 90 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
660 km in combined cycle
620 km in combined cycle
970 km on highway
870 km on highway
Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
530'000 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:
8 years
3 years
Engine spread:
Used only for this car
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.
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
Audi A6 has more luggage capacity. Audi A6 has 66 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S80.