Volvo V70 2002 vs Audi A6 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 155 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
| Volvo V70 engine produces 8 HP more power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Audi A6. Despite the higher power, Volvo V70 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V70 consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V70 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 1320 km on highway | ||
| 1040 km with real consumption | 970 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 370'000 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: | 5 years | 2 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70, Volvo C30 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Skoda Superb | |
| 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: | 4.71 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.48 m | |
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Volvo V70 is smaller, but slightly higher. Volvo V70 is 9 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo V70 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 485 litres | 455 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1641 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: | 10.9 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V70 is 0.8 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): | 2`160 | 2`165 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| 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. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.1/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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