Audi A6 2008 vs Volvo XC70 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 185 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
| Audi A6 engine produces 15 HP less power than Volvo XC70, whereas torque is 120 NM less than Volvo XC70. Despite less power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Volvo XC70 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Audi A6 consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Volvo XC70 2007: The car is equipped with Haldex (Generation III up to 2008 and Generation IV since 2008) proactive automatic four-wheel drive. Haldex analyzes data from the ABS control unit and the engine control unit and can increase the pressure on the multi-disc clutch for faster engagement when needed. It has a 100% front to 0% rear torque split when not engaged with a maximum 50/50 torque split. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.93 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.60 m | |
| Audi A6 is 9 cm longer than the Volvo XC70, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi A6 is 14 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 565 litres | 575 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Audi A6 has 10 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: | 12 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Volvo XC70, which means Audi A6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`220 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Audi A6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo XC70 has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than Audi A6, so Audi A6 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 7400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.1/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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