Audi A6 2001 vs Volvo V70 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 290 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 40 HP more power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Volvo V70. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 consumes 2.4 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 360 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 2.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 1070 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Audi A6 has 4x4: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control, which operates at speeds up to 40 km/h (25 mph) and applies braking to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differentials. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 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 Volvo V70 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 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 | 4.71 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`315 | 2`150 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Volvo V70 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Audi A6, so Volvo V70 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.1/10 | |
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