The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11) vs. Volvo V70 2.5T (07 - 09)
€ 48,700

€ 38,200

€ 48,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI is 4.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.3 inches lower than the Volvo V70 2.5T.
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
Volvo V70 2.5T
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
189.9
194 in
Length
189.9 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
110.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
Volvo V70 2.5T
4244 lb
Curb Weight
3688 lb
5390 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb

Weight Difference:
556 lb
13.1 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
Volvo V70 2.5T
C6 (4F)
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
Volvo V70 2.5T
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
CANA, CANC
Engine Code
B5254T8
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
2.7 L / 132 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4800 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
187 hp
197 hp
Volvo V70 2.5T
332 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
332 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Volvo V70 2.5T
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
Volvo V70 2.5T
140 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V70 2.5T
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22.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.72 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
22.7 lb/hp
18.72 lb/hp
Volvo V70 2.5T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
Volvo V70 2.5T
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
33 mpg
25 mpg
Volvo V70 2.5T
25 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
700 mi
Range
458 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
700 mi
458 mi
Volvo V70 2.5T
Environmental Impact
146.1 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).
179.9 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
146.1 kWh
179.9 kWh
Volvo V70 2.5T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
365 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
Volvo V70 2.5T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1294 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft










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