Volvo V70 1997 vs Audi A6 1994
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Volvo V70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V70 engine produces 25 HP more power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Audi A6. Thanks to more power Volvo V70 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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By specification Volvo V70 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that by driving the Volvo V70 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V70 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 1150 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| 1070 km with real consumption | 1210 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 770'000 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 Audi A6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo 850, Volvo S70 | Used also on Audi 100 | |
| 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. | |||
| Audi A6 1994 2.5 engine: Very reliable engine if not overheated. Occasionally, the high pressure fuel pump can cause problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo V70 is 8 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo V70 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 390 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1580 litres | no data | |
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Volvo V70 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volvo V70 has 30 litres more trunk space than the Audi A6. The Audi A6 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V70 is 1.2 metres less than that of the Audi A6, which means Volvo V70 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`060 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.1/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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