Audi A6 2008 vs Volvo XC70 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.8 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 285 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 7 seconds | |
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Volvo XC70 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A6 engine produces 95 HP less power than Volvo XC70, whereas torque is 120 NM less than Volvo XC70. Due to the lower power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 11.5 | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A6 consumes 2.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC70, which means that by driving the Audi A6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 435 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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: | 11.9 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volvo XC70. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`270 | 2`220 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Volvo XC70 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volvo XC70, so Volvo XC70 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 7400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.1/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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