Volvo S70 1997 vs Audi A6 1994
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Volvo S70) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Audi A6) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 157 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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Volvo S70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S70 engine produces 39 HP more power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 133 NM more than Audi A6. Thanks to more power Volvo S70 reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 8.3 | |
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The Volvo S70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S70 consumes 1.7 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 255 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 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 | 420'000 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: | 6 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo 850 | Used also on Audi 100 | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.43 m | |
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Volvo S70 is smaller. Volvo S70 is 8 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo S70 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 510 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage space. Volvo S70 has 40 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S70 is 1.2 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 | 1`895 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Volvo S70 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Volvo S70, so Volvo S70 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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