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:
2.9 Petrol
2.8 Petrol
Performance
Power:
196 HP
193 HP
Torque:
280 NM
280 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
8.9 seconds
9.6 seconds
Volvo S80 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S80 engine produces 3 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 0.7 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.0
10.7
Volvo S80 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S80 could require 45 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
720 km in combined cycle
650 km in combined cycle
960 km on highway
900 km on highway
Volvo S80 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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
1126 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:
12 meters
11.7 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo S80 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Audi A6.
Gross weight (kg):
2`090
2`140
Safety:
Quality:
Volvo S80 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 200 percent more cases than Volvo S80, so Volvo S80 quality is probably significantly better
