Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 10 HP more power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Volvo V70. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.0
6.6
Real fuel consumption:
7.1 l/100km
6.5 l/100km
The Volvo V70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70.
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 V70 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
2 years
6 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A8
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.
Dimensions
Length:
4.80 m
4.72 m
Width:
1.81 m
1.76 m
Height:
1.48 m
1.41 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 7 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
10.2 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 1.5 metres more than that of the Volvo V70, which means Audi A6 can be harder 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 V70, so Audi A6 quality could be a bit better.
