Audi A6 2001 vs Volvo V70 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
| Audi A6 engine produces 33 HP less power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Volvo V70. Despite less power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 consumes 0.7 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 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1160 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
| 1070 km with real consumption | 1040 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Volvo V70 2002 2.4 engine: These diesel engines are frequently affected by intake manifold swirl flap seizures. This issue often leads to airflow disruptions and rough engine operation.
The actuator for the turbocharger, which relies ... More about Volvo V70 2002 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.49 m | |
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Audi A6 is larger, but slightly lower. Audi A6 is 9 cm longer than the Volvo V70, 1 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 485 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1641 litres | |
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Volvo V70 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Audi A6 has 30 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: | 11.7 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.8 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`090 | 2`160 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Audi A6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V70 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Audi A6, so Audi A6 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.1/10 | |
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