Volvo XC70 2011 vs Audi A6 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 304 HP | 300 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 5.6 seconds | |
| Volvo XC70 engine produces 4 HP more power than Audi A6, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, Volvo XC70 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 | 8.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.1 l/100km | 11.4 l/100km | |
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By specification Volvo XC70 consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo XC70 could require 360 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo XC70 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 360'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 2 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC60, Volvo V60 | Used also on Audi A7 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo XC70 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Audi A6 2011 3.0 engine: The primary issue with all engines in this series is excessive oil consumption. This is often caused by scoring in the cylinders due to catalytic converter debris entering the combustion chambers.
Another ... More about Audi A6 2011 3.0 engine | |||
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`410 | 2`420 | |
| 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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