Petrol engines (Audi A6) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volvo S70) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences.
Volvo S70 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A6 engine produces 39 HP less power than Volvo S70, whereas torque is 133 NM less than Volvo S70. Due to the lower power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.3
6.6
The Volvo S70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A6 consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S70, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A6 could require 255 litres more fuel.
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 S70 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
6 years
6 years
Engine spread:
Used also on Audi 100
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo 850
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo S70 might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.80 m
4.72 m
Width:
1.78 m
1.76 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.39 m
Audi A6 is larger. Audi A6 is 8 cm longer than the Volvo S70, 2 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 4 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
510 litres
470 litres
Audi A6 has more luggage capacity. Audi A6 has 40 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S70.
Turning diameter:
11.4 meters
10.2 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 1.2 metres more than that of the Volvo S70, which means Audi A6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg):
1`895
1`600
Safety:
no data
Quality:
Volvo S70 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Volvo S70, so Volvo S70 quality is probably significantly better
