Volvo V70 2004 vs Audi A6 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| 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 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
| Volvo V70 engine produces 7 HP less power than Audi A6, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, Volvo V70 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 9.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 10.0 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V70 consumes 0.6 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 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V70 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
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 6 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. | |||
| Volvo V70 2004 2.4 engine: The strengths of this engine lie in its durable components, long lifespan, reliability in everyday use, and substantial power reserves.
However, there are notable weaknesses. Early models were equipped ... More about Volvo V70 2004 2.4 engine Audi A6 2005 2.4 engine: The BDW engine's timing chain, expected to be long-lasting, typically lasts only 100,000–150,000 km, depending on driving habits. If a cold engine produces a distinct rattling sound, the chain may have ... More about Audi A6 2005 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.93 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.46 m | |
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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 | no data | |
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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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 2`225 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | average | |
| 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 | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 4000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.1/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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