The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11) vs. Volvo V70 D5 AWD Geartronic (08 - 09)
€ 48,700

€ 44,200

€ 48,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,200
ⓘ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 D5.
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
Volvo V70 D5
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 D5
4244 lb
Curb Weight
3935 lb
5390 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5269 lb

Weight Difference:
309 lb
7.28 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
Volvo V70 D5
C6 (4F)
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
Volvo V70 D5
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CANA, CANC
Engine Code
D5244T4
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
2.7 L / 132 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
182 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
187 hp
182 hp
Volvo V70 D5
332 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
332 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V70 D5
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
Volvo V70 D5
140 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V70 D5
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22.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.62 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
22.7 lb/hp
21.62 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
Volvo V70 D5
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
33 mpg
29 mpg
Volvo V70 D5
25 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
700 mi
Range
537 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
700 mi
537 mi
Volvo V70 D5
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).
166.6 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
146.1 kWh
166.6 kWh
Volvo V70 D5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
Volvo V70 D5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft










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