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:
163 HP
180 HP
Torque:
340 NM
380 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
10.2 seconds
8.5 seconds
Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo V70 engine produces 17 HP less power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Audi A6. Due to the lower power, Volvo V70 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.1
7.5
The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo V70 consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
860 km in combined cycle
930 km in combined cycle
1090 km on highway
1180 km on highway
Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
560'000 km
480'000 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
4 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70, Volvo C30
Used also on Audi A4
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.
Audi A6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V70 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Audi A6, so Audi A6 quality is probably slightly better
