Audi A6 2011 vs Volvo XC70 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 304 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 59 HP less power than Volvo XC70, but torque is 60 NM more than Volvo XC70. Despite less power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 10.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 11.1 l/100km | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 consumes 4.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC70, which means that by driving the Audi A6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 705 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 2.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1270 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 1440 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Volvo XC70 2010: Vehicle has Haldex (Generation IV up to 2012 and Generation V since 2013) automatic proactive all-wheel drive. Haldex analyzes data from the ABS control unit and the engine control unit and can increase the pressure on the multi-plate clutch for faster activation when needed. It has a 100% front to 0% rear torque split when not engaged with a max 50/50 torque split. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 390'000 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 Audi A6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A5, Audi A7 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC60, Volvo V60 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo XC70 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.93 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.60 m | |
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Audi A6 is larger, but lower. Audi A6 is 9 cm longer than the Volvo XC70, 1 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 14 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 565 litres | 575 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Audi A6 has 10 litres less trunk space than the Volvo XC70. This could mean that the Audi A6 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Volvo XC70, which means Audi A6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`420 | 2`410 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Audi A6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo XC70 has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than Audi A6, so Audi A6 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9800 | 10 000 | |
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