The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S80 DRIVe (10 - 10) vs. Audi S6 (08 - 10)
€ 33,400
€ 86,800
€ 33,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 86,800
ⓘ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 Volvo S80 DRIVe is 3.4 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the Audi S6.
Volvo S80 DRIVe
Audi S6
58.8
73.3
82.9
56.8
73.4
79.9
73.3 in
Width
73.4 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
58.8 in
Height
56.8 in
111.6
191
112.1
194.4
191 in
Length
194.4 in
111.6 in
Wheelbase
112.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S80 DRIVe
Audi S6
3426 lb
Curb Weight
4376 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5490 lb
Weight Difference:
950 lb
21.71 %
General
Volvo S80 DRIVe
Audi S6
AS
Generation
C6 (4F)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S80 DRIVe
Audi S6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4164T
Engine Code
BXA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
10
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
5.2 L / 254 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 6800 rpm
Volvo S80 DRIVe
108 hp
429 hp
Audi S6
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Volvo S80 DRIVe
177 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Audi S6
Performance
Volvo S80 DRIVe
Audi S6
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S6
▶ REPLAY
31.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.2 lb/hp
Volvo S80 DRIVe
31.72 lb/hp
10.2 lb/hp
Audi S6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S80 DRIVe
Audi S6
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Volvo S80 DRIVe
52 mpg
19 mpg
Audi S6
44 mpg
city
13 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
967 mi
Range
395 mi
Volvo S80 DRIVe
967 mi
395 mi
Audi S6
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
238.7 kWh
Volvo S80 DRIVe
92.5 kWh
238.7 kWh
Audi S6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
481 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S80 DRIVe
Audi S6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1204 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.5 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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