Audi A8 1994 vs Volvo S80 1998

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Audi A8
1994 - 1999
Volvo S80
1998 - 2003
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Front wheel drive (FWD)
Audi A8 is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Volvo S80 can be equipped only with front wheel drive.
Engines: 2.5 - 4.22.0 - 2.9

Performance

Power: 150 - 300 HP130 - 272 HP
Torque: 250 - 400 NM192 - 380 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.3 - 11.3 seconds7.2 - 12 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.3 - 13.36.4 - 13.0
Audi A8 petrol engines consumes on average 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volvo S80. On average, Audi A8 equipped with diesel engines consume 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80.
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Dimensions

Length: 5.03 m4.82 m
Width: 1.88 m1.83 m
Height: 1.44 m1.43 m
Audi A8 is larger.
Audi A8 is 21 cm longer than the Volvo S80, 5 cm wider, while the height of Audi A8 is 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 525 litres460 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1126 litres
Audi A8 has more luggage capacity.
Audi A8 has 65 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S80.
Turning diameter: 12.3 meters13 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A8 is 0.7 metres less than that of the Volvo S80, which means Audi A8 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`199~ 2`071
Safety: no data
Quality:
average

average
Average price (€): 20001200
Pros and Cons: Audi A8 has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • roomier boot
  • better manoeuvrability
  • fewer faults
Volvo S80 has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • lower price
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