Volvo S70 1999 vs Audi A6 1997
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S70 engine produces 25 HP less power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Audi A6. Due to the lower power, Volvo S70 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 10.7 | |
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The Volvo S70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S70 consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that by driving the Volvo S70 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| Volvo S70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 460'000 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 S70 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo S40, Volvo V50 | Used also on Audi A4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo S70 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volvo S70 1999 2.4 engine: The strengths of this engine lie in its durable components, long lifespan, reliability in everyday use, and substantial power reserves.
However, there are notable weaknesses. Early models were equipped ... More about Volvo S70 1999 2.4 engine Audi A6 1997 2.4 engine: Engines is considered quite reliable. It features a cast-iron cylinder block and a timing system driven by a toothed belt, which operates only the camshafts for the exhaust valves. The intake valves are ... More about Audi A6 1997 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.45 m | |
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Volvo S70 is smaller. Volvo S70 is 8 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo S70 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 551 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage space. Volvo S70 has 81 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S70 is 1.5 metres less than that of the Audi A6, which means Volvo S70 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 2`080 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Audi A6 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volvo S70, so Audi A6 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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