Volvo V70 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A6 engine produces 28 HP less power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Volvo V70. Due to the lower power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.9
10.2
The Volvo V70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A6 consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel.
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
4 years
Engine spread:
Used also on Audi A4
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including 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.
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Dimensions
Length:
4.80 m
4.72 m
Width:
1.81 m
1.76 m
Height:
1.48 m
1.45 m
Audi A6 is larger. Audi A6 is 8 cm longer than the Volvo V70, 5 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 3 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
455 litres
420 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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1580 litres
Audi A6 has more luggage capacity. Audi A6 has 35 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V70.
Turning diameter:
11.7 meters
11.3 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Volvo V70.
Volvo V70 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volvo V70, so Volvo V70 quality is probably slightly better
