Volvo S80 2006 vs Audi A6 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Volvo S80 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S80 engine produces 23 HP more power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Audi A6. Thanks to more power Volvo S80 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 11.0 | |
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The Volvo S80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S80 consumes 1.7 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 255 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| Volvo S80 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Audi A6 2004: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control, which operates at speeds up to 40 km/h (25 mph) and applies braking to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differentials. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 390'000 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: | 3 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volvo V70 | Used only for this car | |
| 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: | 4.85 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo S80 is 7 cm shorter than the Audi A6, width is practically the same , while the height of Volvo S80 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 546 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage space. Volvo S80 has 66 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S80 is 1 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`150 | 2`205 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 3800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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