Volvo S70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S70 engine produces 75 HP more power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Audi A6. Thanks to more power Volvo S70 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.2
10.7
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.
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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
551 litres
Audi A6 has more luggage space. Volvo S70 has 81 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6.
Turning diameter:
10.6 meters
11.7 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo S70 is 1.1 metres less than that of the Audi A6, which means Volvo S70 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
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.
