Audi A6 2006 vs Volvo V70 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Audi A6) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Volvo V70) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 233 HP | 304 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 441 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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Volvo V70 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A6 engine produces 71 HP less power than Volvo V70, but torque is 9 NM more than Volvo V70. Due to the lower power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 10.2 | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A6 consumes 1.4 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 210 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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) | |
| Audi A6 2006 3.0 engine: The camshaft is driven by a set of four chains, which means that replacement costs are high. | |||
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`510 | 2`410 | |
| 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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