2007 Audi A6 vs. 2007 Volvo S80

To start off, both 2007 Audi A6 and 2007 Volvo S80 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,414 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo S80 (311 HP @ 5950 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2007 Audi A6. (255 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi A6.

Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2007 Volvo S80 (441 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi A6. (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi A6.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Audi A6 2007 Volvo S80
Make Audi Volvo
Model A6 S80
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3123 cc 4414 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 255 HP 311 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 5950 RPM
Torque 330 Nm 441 Nm
Torque RPM 3250 RPM 3950 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4920 mm 4860 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1870 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1500 mm
Wheelbase Size 2850 mm 2840 mm
Fuel Consumption 8.7 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 12.4 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.7 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 70 L


 

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