The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. Volvo V70 D4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 16)
€ 41,000

€ 45,900

€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI is 4.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.3 inches lower than the Volvo V70 D4.
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Volvo V70 D4
57.6
73
79.9
60.9
73.3
82.9
73 in
Width
73.3 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
57.6 in
Height
60.9 in
111.9
194
110.9
189.5
194 in
Length
189.5 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
110.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Volvo V70 D4
3770 lb
Curb Weight
4127 lb
5016 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5203 lb

Weight Difference:
357 lb
8.65 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Volvo V70 D4
C6 (4F)
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Volvo V70 D4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CAGB
Engine Code
D5244T12
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
179 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
134 hp
179 hp
Volvo V70 D4
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Volvo V70 D4
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Volvo V70 D4
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V70 D4
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28.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.06 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
28.13 lb/hp
23.06 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Volvo V70 D4
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
40 mpg
38 mpg
Volvo V70 D4
31 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
737 mi
Range
702 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
737 mi
702 mi
Volvo V70 D4
Environmental Impact
121.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
127.6 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
121.3 kWh
127.6 kWh
Volvo V70 D4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Volvo V70 D4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1076 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft










47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft