Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S70 engine produces 10 HP less power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Audi A6. Due to the lower power, Volvo S70 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.9
8.0
Real fuel consumption:
7.6 l/100km
8.3 l/100km
The Volvo S70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S70 consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S70 consumes 0.7 litres less 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 Volvo S70 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
6 years
2 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo 850
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A8
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
1.81 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.
