Volvo S70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S70 engine produces 30 HP more power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 55 NM more than Audi A6. Thanks to more power Volvo S70 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.6
5.7
Real fuel consumption:
6.9 l/100km
6.0 l/100km
The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S70 consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S70 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1060 km in combined cycle
1220 km in combined cycle
1340 km on highway
1520 km on highway
1010 km with real consumption
1160 km with real consumption
Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
560'000 km
560'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
6 years
4 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo 850
Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Seat Alhambra, Seat Leon
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A6 might be a better choice in this respect.
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:
10.2 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.
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.
