Volvo S70 1999 vs Audi A6 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 193 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Volvo S70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S70 engine produces 28 HP more power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Audi A6. Thanks to more power Volvo S70 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 | 10.9 | |
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The Volvo S70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S70 consumes 0.7 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 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 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 Audi A6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo C70 | 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. | |||
| 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 | 434 litres | |
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Volvo S70 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volvo S70 has 36 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: | 11.3 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S70 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Audi A6. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 2`135 | |
| 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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