The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition quattro tiptronic (14 - 18) vs. Volvo V70 T4F Powershift Geartronic (Ethanol) (11 - 12)
€ 71,500

€ 38,000

€ 71,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,000
ⓘ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 competition is 4.7 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 3.4 inches lower than the Volvo V70 T4F.
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
Volvo V70 T4F
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
194.6
110.9
189.9
194.6 in
Length
189.9 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
110.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
Volvo V70 T4F
4420 lb
Curb Weight
3805 lb
5644 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb

Weight Difference:
615 lb
13.91 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
Volvo V70 T4F
C7 (4G)
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Ethanol

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
Volvo V70 T4F
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CVUB
Engine Code
B4164T2
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
322 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
322 hp
178 hp
Volvo V70 T4F
479 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
479 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V70 T4F
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
Volvo V70 T4F
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V70 T4F
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13.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.38 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
13.73 lb/hp
21.38 lb/hp
Volvo V70 T4F
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
Volvo V70 T4F
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
37 mpg
24 mpg
Volvo V70 T4F
31 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
709 mi
Range
444 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
709 mi
444 mi
Volvo V70 T4F
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
310.4 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
131.6 kWh
310.4 kWh
Volvo V70 T4F
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
Volvo V70 T4F
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft










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