Audi A8 1994 vs Volvo S80 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.8 Petrol | 2.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 174 HP | 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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Volvo S80 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A8 engine produces 98 HP less power than Volvo S80, whereas torque is 130 NM less than Volvo S80. Due to the lower power, Audi A8 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.7 | 11.0 | |
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The Volvo S80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A8 consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 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) | |
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. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`170 | 2`210 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Volvo S80 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A8 has serious deffects in 100 percent more cases than Volvo S80, so Volvo S80 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1200 | |
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