Volvo S70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S70 engine produces 25 HP more power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Audi A6. Thanks to more power Volvo S70 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.6
6.9
Real fuel consumption:
6.9 l/100km
6.7 l/100km
By specification Volvo S70 consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo S70 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6.
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:
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.
Audi A6 1994 2.5 engine: Very reliable engine if not overheated. Occasionally, the high pressure fuel pump can cause problems.
Dimensions
Length:
4.72 m
4.80 m
Width:
1.76 m
1.78 m
Height:
1.39 m
1.43 m
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
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
2`010
Safety:
no data
Quality:
Volvo S70 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Audi A6, so Volvo S70 quality could be a bit better.
