Audi A6 and Volvo V70 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.6
6.5
The Volvo V70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A6 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A6 could require 165 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1050 km in combined cycle
1070 km in combined cycle
1350 km on highway
1370 km on highway
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:
3 years
6 years
Engine spread:
Used only for this car
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo 850, Volvo S70
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo V70 might be a better choice in this respect.
Audi A6 1996 2.5 engine: Quite reliable engine if not overheated. Occasionally, the high pressure fuel pump can cause problems.
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
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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.
Volvo V70 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 80 percent more cases than Volvo V70, so Volvo V70 quality is probably significantly better
