Volvo S80 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S80 engine produces 7 HP more power than Audi A6, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Volvo S80 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.0
10.6
The Volvo S80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S80 consumes 0.6 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 90 litres of fuel.
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
9 years
3 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo 960, Volvo S90, Volvo V90
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A8
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.
Dimensions
Length:
4.82 m
4.80 m
Width:
1.83 m
1.81 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.45 m
Both cars are similar in size. Volvo S80 is 2 cm longer than the Audi A6, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S80 is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
440 litres
551 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1106 litres
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Audi A6 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo S80 has 111 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:
12 meters
11.7 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo S80 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Audi A6.
Volvo S80 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 105 percent more cases than Volvo S80, so Volvo S80 quality is probably significantly better
