Volvo XC70 2009 vs Audi A6 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.7 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 205 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 420 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Volvo XC70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo XC70 engine produces 15 HP more power than Audi A6, but torque is 30 NM less than Audi A6. Thanks to more power Volvo XC70 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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By specification Volvo XC70 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo XC70 could require 150 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo XC70 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.93 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.46 m | |
| Volvo XC70 is 9 cm shorter than the Audi A6, width is practically the same , while the height of Volvo XC70 is 14 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 575 litres | 565 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Volvo XC70 has 10 litres more trunk space than the Audi A6. The Audi A6 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC70 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Audi A6, which means Volvo XC70 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`220 | 2`365 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Audi A6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo XC70 has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than Audi A6, so Audi A6 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 5800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 9.1/10 | |
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