Audi A8 2017 vs Volvo V90 2016
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| Body: | Sedan | Estate car / wagon | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Audi A8 is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Volvo V90 has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Audi A8 is available only with four wheel (4x4) drive, while Volvo V90 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Volvo V90 also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 3.0 (petrol, diesel) | 2.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 286 - 340 HP | 150 - 320 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 - 600 NM | 300 - 480 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.6 - 5.9 seconds | 5 - 10.2 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 - 7.8 | 2.0 - 7.4 | |
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Audi A8 petrol engines consumes on average 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volvo V90. On average, Audi A8 equipped with diesel engines consume 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V90. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.24 m | 4.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.95 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.48 m | |
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Audi A8 is larger. Audi A8 is 30 cm longer than the Volvo V90, 6 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 560 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1526 litres | |
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Volvo V90 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Audi A8 has 55 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V90. This could mean that the Audi A8 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.9 meters | 12.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A8 is 0.7 metres more than that of the Volvo V90, which means Audi A8 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`704 | ~ 2`376 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 49 200 | 23 200 | |
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