Volvo S70 1997 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: | 193 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 10.5 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 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.2 | 10.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.8 l/100km | 11.4 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S70 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volvo S70 consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo S70 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 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: | 4 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo 850 | 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 | 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 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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