Petrol engines (Volvo V70) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Audi A6) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences.
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 V70 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
5 years
3 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo 850, Volvo S70
Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A4, Volkswagen Bora
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: The engine is very demanding when it comes to oil quality and using poor quality lubricants will significantly reduce engine life.
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
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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 fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V70 has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Audi A6, so Audi A6 quality is probably significantly better
