Audi A6 2001 vs Volvo S60 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 285 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 and Volvo S60 have the same engine power, but Audi A6 torque is 5 NM more than Volvo S60. Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 6.5 | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A6 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60, which means that by driving the Audi A6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1220 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1520 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
| Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 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 Volvo S60 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A4, Skoda Superb | Used also on Volvo S80 | |
| 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. | |||
| Audi A6 2001 1.9 engine: A reliable engine when using quality oils. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.43 m | |
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Audi A6 is larger. Audi A6 is 22 cm longer than the Volvo S60, 1 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 551 litres | 424 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1034 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage capacity. Audi A6 has 127 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S60. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.7 metres more than that of the Volvo S60, which means Audi A6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`030 | 2`030 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Audi A6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S60 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Audi A6, so Audi A6 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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