2018 Audi A6 vs 2018 Volvo S90 - The Car Connection

2018 Audi A6

2018 Volvo S90

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2.0 TFSI Premium FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
A6 2.0 TFSI Premium FWD	25	34	$46,222	$49,700
A6 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus FWD	25	34	$46,222	$49,700
A6 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro AWD	22	31	$48,268	$51,900
A6 2.0 TFSI Premium quattro AWD	22	31	$48,268	$51,900
A6 2.0 TFSI Sport FWD	25	34	$47,616	$51,200
A6 2.0 TFSI Sport quattro AWD	22	31	$49,662	$53,400
A6 3.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro AWD	20	29	$52,546	$56,500
A6 3.0 TFSI Premium quattro AWD	20	29	$52,546	$56,500
A6 3.0 TFSI Prestige quattro AWD	20	29	$52,546	$56,500
A6 3.0 TFSI Sport quattro AWD	20	29	$53,940	$58,000
S6 4.0 TFSI Premium Plus	16	24	$66,868	$71,900
S6 4.0 TFSI Prestige	16	24	$66,868	$71,900

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T5 AWD Momentum

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
S90 T5 AWD Momentum	23	32	$47,282	$50,300
S90 T5 FWD Momentum	24	34	$45,214	$48,100
S90 T6 AWD Inscription	22	31	$55,084	$58,600
S90 T6 AWD Momentum	22	31	$50,854	$54,100
S90 T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid Inscription	N/A	N/A	$64,061	$68,150
S90 T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid Momentum	N/A	N/A	$59,831	$63,650

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$46,222

$47,282

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$49,700

$50,300

Monthly Payment Estimate

$828 / month

$838 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.0

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7.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2018 Audi S6 stands with an impressive hand: quality interior, great performance, functional shape. It's possible to find better examples from other cars, but they all cost significantly more.

With its graceful styling and gentle demeanor, the 2018 Volvo S90 is one of our favorite luxury sedans—at any price.

TCC Likes

Underrated V-8
Well-appointed interior
Sharp 7-speed dual-clutch automatic

Graceful Scandinavian design
Sedate demeanor
Sublime interior

TCC Dislikes

Overshadowed by S7
Steering is too light, too quick?
Exterior is too conservative

Ride can be firm with 19s
Engines not the most refined
Not sporty enough for some

Fuel Economy

City

25 mpg

23 mpg

Highway

34 mpg

32 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

97.2

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.5

Second Leg Room (in)

37.4

40.4

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

41.3

42.2

Second Head Room (in)

37.8

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.3

55.4

Front Head Room (in)

37.2

37.8

Second Hip Room (in)

54.9

Front Hip Room (in)

56.4

Exterior Dimensions

Length, Overall (in)

194.2

200.1

Height, Overall (in)

57.8

57.1

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.7

Wheelbase (in)

114.6

120.5

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.8

74.4

Track Width, Front (in)

64.1

63.7

Min Ground Clearance (in)

Liftover Height (in)

26.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

14.1

13.5

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

19.8

14.5

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.7

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P245/45HR18

P245/45VR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/45HR18

P245/45VR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3858

4047

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

180

210

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

800

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

273 @ 1600

258 @ 1500

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/121

2.0 L/120

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

252 @ 5000

250 @ 5500

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.19

5.25

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.23

3.33

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.52

1.95

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

1.22

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.75

4.01

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.19

3.03

Trans Order Code

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.39

0.81

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.06

1.46

Trans Description Cont.

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.51

1.00

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Summary

Vehicle Name

Audi A6

Volvo S90

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.3

6.8

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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