Audi A6 2006 vs Volvo XC70 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.1 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 255 HP | 238 HP | |
| Torque: | 330 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 17 HP more power than Volvo XC70, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Volvo XC70. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 11.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.0 l/100km | 12.3 l/100km | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 720 km with real consumption | 560 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Audi A6 2006: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control, which operates at speeds up to 40 km/h (25 mph) and applies braking to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differentials. Allroad versions can be equipped with optional low range gears 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 360'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo XC70 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A4 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo XC90 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo XC70 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.93 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 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 8 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`390 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Audi A6 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volvo XC70, so Audi A6 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 7400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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