Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors.
Performance
Power:
170 HP
177 HP
Torque:
230 NM
230 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
9.9 seconds
9.5 seconds
Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo V70 engine produces 7 HP less power than Audi A6, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Volvo V70 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.9
9.6
Volvo V70 consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
700 km in combined cycle
720 km in combined cycle
920 km on highway
980 km on highway
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
560'000 km
390'000 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:
13 years
4 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo S40, Volvo V50, Volvo S70
Used only for this car
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
4.93 m
Width:
1.80 m
1.86 m
Height:
1.49 m
1.46 m
Volvo V70 is smaller, but slightly higher. Volvo V70 is 22 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo V70 is 3 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
485 litres
565 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1641 litres
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Audi A6 has more luggage space. Volvo V70 has 80 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6.
Turning diameter:
11.9 meters
12 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo V70 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Audi A6.
Volvo V70 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volvo V70, so Volvo V70 quality is probably better
