Volvo V70 engine produces 10 HP less power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Audi A6.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.6
8.0
The Volvo V70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo V70 consumes 1.4 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 210 litres of fuel.
Audi A6 1998: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control, which operates at speeds up to 40 km/h (25 mph) and applies braking to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differentials.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
560'000 km
350'000 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 V70 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
6 years
2 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo 850, Volvo S70
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A8
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
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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 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.
