Volvo S70 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A6 engine produces 25 HP less power than Volvo S70, whereas torque is 25 NM less than Volvo S70. Due to the lower power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.9
6.6
Real fuel consumption:
6.7 l/100km
6.9 l/100km
By specification Audi A6 consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A6 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S70.
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1150 km in combined cycle
1060 km in combined cycle
1450 km on highway
1340 km on highway
1190 km with real consumption
1010 km with real consumption
Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
770'000 km
560'000 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 Audi A6 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.
Audi A6 1994 2.5 engine: Very reliable engine if not overheated. Occasionally, the high pressure fuel pump can cause problems.
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):
2`010
1`600
Safety:
no data
Quality:
Volvo S70 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Audi A6, so Volvo S70 quality could be a bit better.
