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Don't know the S80 T6 but tried the V70 T5 (same platform as S80).
T5 was quick, but too peaky for a family car, as our wagon is, and I liked the low down torque of the low pressure turbo better. Think the S80 only has high pressure turbo or Norm. Asp.
Looked at BMW/Audi/Merc. Wagons, and the Volvo is definitely not as stiff as a German car, but it has way more room everywhere and is less expensive. Our V70 has proven to be a great long-distance car and with the 911, another stiffly suspended car wouldn't have made sense.
At about 25,000 miles, no problems so far.
For what it's worth, the Audi seemed underpowered next to a comparable BMW. The numbers don't skew this way, but that's how it felt. Beautiful interior on the Audi though, which is where you spend most of your time. Heated rear seats too!
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