Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo V70 engine produces 24 HP less power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Audi A6. Due to the lower power, Volvo V70 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.0
8.5
Real fuel consumption:
9.5 l/100km
9.5 l/100km
The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V70 consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo V70 could require 225 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
700 km in combined cycle
820 km in combined cycle
860 km on highway
1040 km on highway
730 km with real consumption
730 km with real consumption
Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
480'000 km
460'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
5 years
4 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo 850, Volvo S70
Used also on Audi A4
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo V70 might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.72 m
4.80 m
Width:
1.76 m
1.81 m
Height:
1.41 m
1.48 m
Volvo V70 is smaller. Volvo V70 is 8 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo V70 is 7 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
420 litres
455 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1580 litres
no data
Audi A6 has more luggage space. Volvo V70 has 35 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6.
Turning diameter:
10.2 meters
11.7 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo V70 is 1.5 metres less than that of the Audi A6, which means Volvo V70 can be easier 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 V70, so Audi A6 quality could be a bit better.
