Volvo XC70 2011 vs Audi A6 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 215 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 420 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
| Volvo XC70 engine produces 38 HP more power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Audi A6. Despite the higher power, Volvo XC70 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo XC70 consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo XC70 could require 255 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo XC70 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 1270 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1440 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 870 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Volvo XC70 has 4x4: Vehicle has Haldex (Generation IV up to 2012 and Generation V since 2013) automatic proactive all-wheel drive. Haldex analyzes data from the ABS control unit and the engine control unit and can increase the pressure on the multi-plate clutch for faster activation when needed. It has a 100% front to 0% rear torque split when not engaged with a max 50/50 torque split. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.93 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.46 m | |
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Volvo XC70 is smaller, but higher. Volvo XC70 is 9 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo XC70 is 14 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 575 litres | 565 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Volvo XC70 has 10 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: | 11.5 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC70 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Audi A6, which means Volvo XC70 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`400 | 2`280 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Audi A6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo XC70 has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than Audi A6, so Audi A6 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9200 | 9800 | |
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