Audi A8 1996 vs Volvo S80 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.8 Petrol | 2.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 193 HP | 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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Volvo S80 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A8 engine produces 79 HP less power than Volvo S80, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Volvo S80. Due to the lower power, Audi A8 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.9 | 11.0 | |
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The Volvo S80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A8 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A8 could require 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| Volvo S80 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 330'000 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 A8 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A4 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A8 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.03 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
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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 litres | 440 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1106 litres | |
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Audi A8 has more luggage capacity. Audi A8 has 85 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S80. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.3 meters | 13 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`235 | 2`210 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Volvo S80 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A8 has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Volvo S80, so Volvo S80 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1200 | |
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