Volvo S80 2000 vs Audi A6 1998
| Body: | Sedan | Estate car / wagon | |
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| 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 285 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Volvo S80 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S80 engine produces 35 HP more power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 55 NM more than Audi A6. Thanks to more power Volvo S80 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 10.8 | |
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The Volvo S80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S80 consumes 0.8 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 120 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| Volvo S80 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 360'000 km | 460'000 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 A6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S60 | Used also on Audi A4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo S80 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Audi A6 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.48 m | |
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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 | no data | |
| 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`070 | 2`135 | |
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| Quality: | average | average | |
| 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 | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.6/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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