Volvo XC70 2007 vs Audi A6 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 238 HP | 290 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 420 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo XC70 engine produces 52 HP less power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Audi A6. Due to the lower power, Volvo XC70 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.4 | 9.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.3 l/100km | 12.3 l/100km | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo XC70 consumes 1.9 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 285 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 560 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 350'000 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 XC70 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo XC90 | Used also on Audi A8 | |
| 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: | 4.84 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): | no data | 2`420 | |
| 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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