Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 21 HP more power than Volvo S70, whereas torque is 24 NM more than Volvo S70. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.9
10.0
Audi A6 consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of 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:
3 years
5 years
Engine spread:
Used also on Audi A4
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo V70, 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 1997 2.4 engine: Engines is considered quite reliable. It features a cast-iron cylinder block and a timing system driven by a toothed belt, which operates only the camshafts for the exhaust valves. The intake valves are ... More about Audi A6 1997 2.4 engine
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.
