The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14) vs. Volvo S80 V8 AWD Geartronic (06 - 09)
€ 49,400
€ 59,000
€ 49,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 59,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A6 3.0 TDI is 2.5 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Volvo S80 V8.
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Volvo S80 V8
57.3
73.8
82.1
58.8
73.3
82.9
73.8 in
Width
73.3 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
57.3 in
Height
58.8 in
114.6
193.5
111.6
191
193.5 in
Length
191 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
111.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Volvo S80 V8
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3986 lb
5137 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb
Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.73 %
General
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Volvo S80 V8
C7 (4G)
Generation
AS
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Volvo S80 V8
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CLAA, CLAB
Engine Code
B8444S
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
201 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
311 hp
at 5950 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
201 hp
311 hp
Volvo S80 V8
332 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 3950 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
332 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo S80 V8
Performance
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Volvo S80 V8
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 V8
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19.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
19.69 lb/hp
12.82 lb/hp
Volvo S80 V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Volvo S80 V8
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
41 mpg
20 mpg
Volvo S80 V8
35 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
708 mi
Range
365 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
708 mi
365 mi
Volvo S80 V8
Environmental Impact
117.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
225.5 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
117.3 kWh
225.5 kWh
Volvo S80 V8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
457 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Volvo S80 V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
