Volvo XC70 2000 vs Audi A6 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 285 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Volvo XC70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo XC70 engine produces 30 HP more power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 55 NM more than Audi A6. Thanks to more power Volvo XC70 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.5 | 11.3 | |
| Volvo XC70 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that by driving the Volvo XC70 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Volvo XC70 2000: Automatic four-wheel drive with torque transfer to rear axle via viscous clutch when front wheels slip. Electronic traction control on front wheels (TRACS), which operates at speeds up to 40 km/h (25 mph) Audi A6 2001: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control, which operates at speeds up to 40 km/h (25 mph) and applies braking to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differentials. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.48 m | |
| Volvo XC70 is 7 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 5 cm wider, while the height of Volvo XC70 is 8 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 XC70 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volvo XC70 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: | 11.6 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC70 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Audi A6. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`220 | 2`240 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Audi A6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo XC70 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Audi A6, so Audi A6 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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