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 2.3 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.3
11.2
Volvo S70 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S70 could require 15 litres more fuel.
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.
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Dimensions
Length:
4.72 m
4.80 m
Width:
1.76 m
1.81 m
Height:
1.39 m
1.45 m
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
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.
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.
