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
Manual
Engine:
2.4 Petrol
2.4 Petrol
Performance
Power:
140 HP
165 HP
Torque:
192 NM
230 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
11 seconds
9.4 seconds
Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S80 engine produces 25 HP less power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 38 NM less than Audi A6. Due to the lower power, Volvo S80 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.4
9.9
The Volvo S80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S80 consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that by driving the Volvo S80 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
830 km in combined cycle
700 km in combined cycle
1090 km on highway
930 km on highway
Volvo S80 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Audi A6 1998 2.4 engine: Engines is considered quite reliable. It features a cast-iron cylinder block and a timing system driven by a toothed belt, which operates only the camshafts for the exhaust valves. The intake valves are ... More about Audi A6 1998 2.4 engine
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:
440 litres
455 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1110 litres
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Despite its longer length, Volvo S80 has 15 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6. This could mean that the Volvo S80 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable.
Turning diameter:
11 meters
11.7 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo S80 is 0.7 metres less than that of the Audi A6, which means Volvo S80 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Volvo S80 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volvo S80, so Volvo S80 quality is probably slightly better
