2020 Audi A6 vs 2020 Volvo S90 - The Car Connection

2020 Audi A6

2020 Volvo S90

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Premium 45 TFSI quattro

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
A6 Premium 45 TFSI quattro	24	32	$51,608	$54,900
A6 Premium 55 TFSI quattro	22	29	$56,212	$59,800
A6 Premium Plus 45 TFSI quattro	24	32	$51,608	$54,900
A6 Premium Plus 55 TFSI quattro	22	29	$56,212	$59,800
A6 Prestige 45 TFSI quattro	24	32	$51,608	$54,900
A6 Prestige 55 TFSI quattro	22	29	$56,212	$59,800
S6 2.9 TFSI Premium Plus	18	28	$69,468	$73,900
S6 2.9 TFSI Prestige	18	28	$69,468	$73,900

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T6 AWD Inscription

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
S90 T6 AWD Inscription	21	31	$50,431	$53,650
S90 T6 AWD Momentum	21	31	$47,517	$50,550
S90 T6 AWD R-Design	21	31	$50,431	$53,650
S90 T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid Inscription	N/A	N/A	$59,408	$63,200
S90 T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid R-Design	N/A	N/A	$59,408	$63,200

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$51,608

$50,431

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$54,900

$53,650

Monthly Payment Estimate

$915 / month

$894 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.2

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7.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2020 Audi A6 is as good as mid-size luxury sedans get—for those still shopping sedans.

The 2020 Volvo S90 is a mid-size luxury sedan that's an antidote for buyers wary of the German same-ness.

TCC Likes

Smooth, supple ride
Plenty of power with V-6
Refined interior

Gorgeous exterior...
...and beautiful interior
Good standard features

TCC Dislikes

Small trunk
Looks like every other Audi
Can you have too many touchscreens?

Powertrains aren’t refined
Small-ish trunk
Expensive in top trims

Fuel Economy

City

24 mpg

21 mpg

Highway

32 mpg

31 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

37.4

40.4

Front Leg Room (in)

41.3

42.2

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

38.1

37.8

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.5

55.4

Front Head Room (in)

37.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.8

57.5

Front Hip Room (in)

56.4

Second Hip Room (in)

54.9

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

57.4

57.1

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.7

Wheelbase (in)

115.1

120.5

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.3

74.4

Track Width, Front (in)

64.2

63.7

Min Ground Clearance (in)

4.2

Length, Overall (in)

194.4

200.1

Liftover Height (in)

26.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.7

15.4

Brakes

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

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.3

13.6

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

19.3

15.9

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.4

38.7

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/45HR19

P255/40VR19

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P245/45HR19

P255/40VR19

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4101

4819

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4

Turbo/Supercharger Premium Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

273 @ 1600

295 @ 2200

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/121

2.0 L/120

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

248 @ 4300

316 @ 5700

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

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

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.51

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.19

5.25

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.41

3.20

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.16

1.95

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

1.22

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.75

4.01

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Summary

Vehicle Name

Audi A6

Volvo S90

Body Style

quattro Sedan

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Emissions

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

6.6

7.1

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

165

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

165

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1650

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1650

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

800

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

210

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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