2006 Audi A6 vs. 2006 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2006 Audi A6 and 2006 Volvo S80 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A6 (253 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2006 Volvo S80. (168 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2006 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi A6 weights approximately 8 kg more than 2006 Volvo S80. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Audi A6 (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volvo S80. (230 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A6 | 2006 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Audi | Volvo |
| Model | A6 | S80 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Horse Power | 253 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1532 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
