Audi A6 2011 vs Volvo XC70 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
|
Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 14 HP more power than Volvo XC70, but torque is 20 NM less than Volvo XC70. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
|
The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 consumes 0.5 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 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1300 km in combined cycle | 1270 km in combined cycle | |
| 1440 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| 970 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.93 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.60 m | |
|
Audi A6 is larger, but lower. Audi A6 is 9 cm longer than the Volvo XC70, 1 cm wider, 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 | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.4 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`270 | 2`320 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Audi A6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo XC70 has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than Audi A6, so Audi A6 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9800 | 9200 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Audi A6 has
|
Volvo XC70 has
| |