Audi A6 2001 vs Volvo XC70 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 250 HP | 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 40 HP more power than Volvo XC70, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Volvo XC70. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.2 | 11.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.1 l/100km | 10.8 l/100km | |
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The Volvo XC70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC70, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A6 could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 780 km on highway | ||
| 530 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Audi A6 2001: 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. Volvo XC70 2000: Automatic four-wheel drive with torque transfer to rear axle via viscous clutch when front wheels slip. Electronic traction control on front wheels (TRACS), which operates at speeds up to 40 km/h (25 mph) | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 420'000 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 XC70 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo XC70 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Audi A6 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.56 m | |
| Audi A6 is 7 cm longer than the Volvo XC70, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A6 is 8 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 XC70 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Audi A6 has 30 litres less trunk space than the Volvo XC70. 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 | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volvo XC70. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`310 | 2`220 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Audi A6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo XC70 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Audi A6, so Audi A6 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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