Petrol engines (Audi A6) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volvo V70) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences.
Performance
Power:
190 HP
163 HP
Torque:
280 NM
340 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
8.6 seconds
10.5 seconds
Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 27 HP more power than Volvo V70, but torque is 60 NM less than Volvo V70. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.6
7.4
Real fuel consumption:
10.4 l/100km
7.5 l/100km
The Volvo V70 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Audi A6 consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 2.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70.
Audi A6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V70 has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Audi A6, so Audi A6 quality is probably significantly better
