Volvo V70 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A6 engine produces 73 HP less power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 138 NM less than Volvo V70. Due to the lower power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.4
6.7
Audi A6 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70, which means that by driving the Audi A6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1250 km in combined cycle
1040 km in combined cycle
1530 km on highway
1290 km on highway
Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
630'000 km
560'000 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 Audi A6 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
6 years
5 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Audi A4, Volkswagen Vento, Seat Alhambra
Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70, Volvo C30
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:
4.80 m
4.71 m
Width:
1.78 m
1.80 m
Height:
1.44 m
1.49 m
Audi A6 is 9 cm longer than the Volvo V70, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A6 is 5 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
390 litres
485 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
no data
1641 litres
Volvo V70 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Audi A6 has 95 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V70. This could mean that the Audi A6 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable.
Turning diameter:
11.4 meters
10.9 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Volvo V70, which means Audi A6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg):
2`000
2`160
Safety:
no data
no data
Quality:
Volvo V70 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 120 percent more cases than Volvo V70, so Volvo V70 quality is probably significantly better
