Volvo V70 2005 vs Audi A6 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.7 Diesel | |
| 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: | 185 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
| Volvo V70 engine produces 5 HP more power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Audi A6. Despite the higher power, Volvo V70 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V70 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volvo V70 consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, 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: | 880 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70, Volvo XC60 | 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 | |
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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`160 | 2`355 | |
| 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 (€): | 3000 | 4000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.1/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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