Volvo S80 2005 vs Audi A8 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 210 HP | 220 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Volvo S80 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S80 engine produces 10 HP less power than Audi A8, but torque is 20 NM more than Audi A8. Despite less power, Volvo S80 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.5 | 9.6 | |
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The Audi A8 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S80 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A8, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S80 could require 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| Audi A8 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 480'000 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 A8 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, 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 A8 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 | 5.05 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
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Volvo S80 is smaller. Volvo S80 is 23 cm shorter than the Audi A8, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo S80 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1106 litres | no data | |
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Audi A8 has more luggage space. Volvo S80 has 60 litres less trunk space than the Audi A8. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S80 is 1 metres less than that of the Audi A8, which means Volvo S80 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`160 | 2`270 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Audi A8 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S80 has serious deffects in 115 percent more cases than Audi A8, so Audi A8 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 5000 | |
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