Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating.
Performance
Power:
180 HP
163 HP
Torque:
380 NM
340 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
8.5 seconds
12.3 seconds
Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 17 HP more power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Volvo V70. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.8 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.5
8.1
The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A6 consumes 0.6 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 90 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
930 km in combined cycle
860 km in combined cycle
1180 km on highway
1090 km on highway
Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
480'000 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:
4 years
5 years
Engine spread:
Used also on Audi A4
Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70, Volvo C30
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:
4.93 m
4.71 m
Width:
1.86 m
1.80 m
Height:
1.46 m
1.49 m
Audi A6 is larger, but slightly lower. Audi A6 is 22 cm longer than the Volvo V70, 6 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 3 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
565 litres
485 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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1641 litres
Audi A6 has more luggage capacity. Audi A6 has 80 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V70.
Turning diameter:
12 meters
11.9 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volvo V70.
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
