Audi A6 2006 vs Volvo V70 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.8 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| 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: | 210 HP | 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
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Volvo V70 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A6 and Volvo V70 have the same engine power, but Audi A6 torque is 40 NM less than Volvo V70. Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 10.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.1 l/100km | 10.0 l/100km | |
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By specification Audi A6 consumes 1.6 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 240 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A6 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 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 V70 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A8 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70 | |
| 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. | |||
| 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: | 4.93 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.49 m | |
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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 |
no data | 1641 litres | |
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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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`240 | 2`130 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| 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. | |||
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 2600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 8.1/10 | |
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