Audi S6 2011 vs Volvo XC70 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.0 Petrol | 2.4 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Audi S6) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volvo XC70) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 420 HP | 215 HP | |
| Torque: | n/a NM | 420 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.9 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Audi S6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi S6 engine produces 205 HP more power than Volvo XC70. Thanks to more power Audi S6 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.9 seconds faster.  | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 6.8 | |
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The Volvo XC70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi S6 consumes 3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC70, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi S6 could require 450 litres more fuel.  | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| Volvo XC70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.93 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.60 m | |
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Audi S6 is larger, but lower. Audi S6 is 10 cm longer than the Volvo XC70, 1 cm wider, while the height of Audi S6 is 16 cm lower.  | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 575 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.5 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`580 | 2`400 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average  | |
| Average price (€): | 18 200 | 9000 | |
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