The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI (11 - 14) vs. Volvo V70 D3 (10 - 12)
€ 46,800

€ 37,000

€ 46,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,000
ⓘ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 3.0 TDI is 4.1 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 3.4 inches lower than the Volvo V70 D3.
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Volvo V70 D3
57.5
73.8
82.1
60.9
73.3
82.9
73.8 in
Width
73.3 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
57.5 in
Height
60.9 in
114.6
193.9
110.9
189.9
193.9 in
Length
189.9 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
110.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Volvo V70 D3
3891 lb
Curb Weight
4017 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb

Weight Difference:
126 lb
3.14 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Volvo V70 D3
C7 (4G)
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Volvo V70 D3
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
CLAA, CLAB
Engine Code
D5204T3
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 3700 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 2900 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
201 hp
161 hp
Volvo V70 D3
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V70 D3
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Volvo V70 D3
144 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V70 D3
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19.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.95 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
19.36 lb/hp
24.95 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Volvo V70 D3
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
44 mpg
43 mpg
Volvo V70 D3
36 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
762 mi
Range
791 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
762 mi
791 mi
Volvo V70 D3
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
113.1 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
113.1 kWh
Volvo V70 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Volvo V70 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft










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