Volvo S80 2003 vs Audi A6 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 285 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S80 and Audi A6 have the same engine power, but Volvo S80 torque is 5 NM less than Audi A6. Volvo S80 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 5.7 | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S80 consumes 2.1 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 315 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1520 km on highway | ||
| Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 420'000 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 Volvo S80 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volvo S60 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A4, Skoda Superb | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A6 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 | no data | |
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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: | 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): | no data | 2`030 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Audi A6 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volvo S80, so Audi A6 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.7/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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