Audi A6 engine produces 10 HP more power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Volvo V70.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.0
6.3
The Volvo V70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A6 consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A6 could require 255 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
68 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
870 km in combined cycle
1070 km in combined cycle
1140 km on highway
1360 km on highway
Volvo V70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Audi A6 has 4x4: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control, which operates at speeds up to 40 km/h (25 mph) and applies braking to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differentials.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
350'000 km
560'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo V70 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
2 years
6 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A8
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo 850, Volvo S70
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo V70 might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.80 m
4.72 m
Width:
1.81 m
1.76 m
Height:
1.48 m
1.41 m
Audi A6 is larger. Audi A6 is 8 cm longer than the Volvo V70, 5 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 7 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
455 litres
420 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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1580 litres
Audi A6 has more luggage capacity. Audi A6 has 35 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V70.
Turning diameter:
11.7 meters
10.2 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 1.5 metres more than that of the Volvo V70, which means Audi A6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Volvo V70 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volvo V70, so Volvo V70 quality is probably slightly better
