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:
Manual/Automatic
Manual/Automatic
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Volvo S80 is available only with front wheel drive, while Audi A6 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Volvo S80 petrol engines consumes on average 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than Audi A6. On average, Volvo S80 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Dimensions
Length:
4.82 m
4.80 m
Width:
1.83 m
1.81 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.48 m
Volvo S80 is larger, but lower. Volvo S80 is 2 cm longer than the Audi A6, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S80 is 5 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
460 litres
455 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1126 litres
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Volvo S80 has 5 litres more trunk space than the Audi A6.
Turning diameter:
13 meters
11.7 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo S80 is 1.3 metres more than that of the Audi A6, which means Volvo S80 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
