Volvo S70 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A6 engine produces 30 HP less power than Volvo S70, whereas torque is 55 NM less than Volvo S70. Due to the lower power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.7
6.6
Real fuel consumption:
6.0 l/100km
6.9 l/100km
The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S70, which means that by driving the Audi A6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S70.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1220 km in combined cycle
1060 km in combined cycle
1520 km on highway
1340 km on highway
1160 km with real consumption
1010 km with real consumption
Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
560'000 km
560'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
4 years
6 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Seat Alhambra, Seat Leon
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. Audi A6 might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.80 m
4.72 m
Width:
1.81 m
1.76 m
Height:
1.45 m
1.39 m
Audi A6 is larger. Audi A6 is 8 cm longer than the Volvo S70, 5 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 6 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
551 litres
470 litres
Audi A6 has more luggage capacity. Audi A6 has 81 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S70.
Turning diameter:
11.7 meters
10.2 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 1.5 metres more than that of the Volvo S70, which means Audi A6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Audi A6 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volvo S70, so Audi A6 quality could be a bit better.
