Audi A6 2006 vs Volvo V70 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 181 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 420 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
| Audi A6 engine produces 1 HP less power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Volvo V70. Despite less power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 consumes 2.5 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 375 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.93 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.54 m | |
| Audi A6 is 11 cm longer than the Volvo V70, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi A6 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 575 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Audi A6 has 15 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V70. 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 | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Volvo V70. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`505 | 2`360 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Volvo V70 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volvo V70, so Volvo V70 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 4000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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