Audi A6 C5 or Volvo S80 I?

1997–2004 vs 1998–2006 · Sedan/Wagon vs Sedan

In short

Length: A6 C5 4,833 mm, S80 I 4,823 mm — a 1 cm difference.
Boot: A6 C5 500 l, S80 I 440 l.
Lowest consumption: A6 C5 5.5 l/100 km, S80 I 6.8 l/100 km.
Power: A6 C5 81–221 kW, S80 I 103–144 kW.
Standard equipment: A6 C5 21 items (Basis), S80 I 23 items (Base).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Audi A6 C51997–2004 · 13 engines · Basis, Ambiente, Ambition, AdvanceSpecifications →Listings →

Volvo S80 I1998–2006 · 4 engines · Base, ExecutiveSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Audi A6 C51997–2004no listings	Volvo S80 I1998–2006no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,796 mm–4,833 mm	Length4,823 mm
Width	Width1,810 mm	Width1,832 mm
Height	Height1,453 mm–1,460 mm	Height1,434 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,760 mm	Wheelbase2,791 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm	Ground clearance140 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume455 l–500 l	Trunk volume440 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,395 kg–1,770 kg	Curb weight1,477 kg–1,541 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank70 l	Fuel tank80 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1997–2004	Production years1998–2006
Body type	Body typeSedan, Wagon	Body typeSedan
Number of engines	Number of engines13	Number of engines4
Power	Power81–221 kW (110–300 hp)	Power103–144 kW (140–196 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.8–4.2	Displacement (l)2.4–2.9
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.5 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI 130	Lowest consumption6.8 l/100 km · D5
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.7 s · 2.7 T quattro	Best 0–100 km/h8.8 s · 2.9
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed230 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · Base
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim21 · Basis	Items in the base trim23 · Base
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim30 · Ambition	Items in the top trim33 · Executive
Equipment · Comfort6 · 6
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
Climate Control, 1-zone	Climate Control, 1-zone—	Climate Control, 1-zone✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control—	Cruise Control✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows—	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering—
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 4
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric—
Velour	Velour—	Velour✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket—	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 1
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Equipment · Safety5 · 5
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)—	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels—
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels—	Alloy Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels—	R15 Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi A6 C5 or Volvo S80 I?

Length: Audi A6 C5 4,833 mm, Volvo S80 I 4,823 mm (a 10 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,760 vs 2,791 mm. Boot: 500 vs 440 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi A6 C5 or Volvo S80 I?

The most frugal Audi A6 C5 uses 5.5 l/100 km (1.9 TDI 130); the most frugal Volvo S80 I 6.8 l/100 km (D5).

Which is more powerful — Audi A6 C5 or Volvo S80 I?

The strongest Audi A6 C5 makes 221 kW (300 hp) (4.2 quattro); the strongest Volvo S80 I 144 kW (196 hp) (2.9).

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