The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 11) vs. Volvo V70 3.2 Geartronic (10 - 12)
€ 50,100
€ 43,300
€ 50,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,300
ⓘ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 3.0 TDI is 4.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.3 inches lower than the Volvo V70 3.2.
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Volvo V70 3.2
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 3.0 TDI
Volvo V70 3.2
4178 lb
Curb Weight
4017 lb
5401 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5093 lb
Weight Difference:
161 lb
3.85 %
General
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Volvo V70 3.2
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Volvo V70 3.2
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CDYA, CDYC
Engine Code
B6324S5
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
240 hp
at 6400 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
237 hp
240 hp
Volvo V70 3.2
369 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V70 3.2
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Volvo V70 3.2
152 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V70 3.2
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17.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.74 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
17.63 lb/hp
16.74 lb/hp
Volvo V70 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Volvo V70 3.2
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
35 mpg
26 mpg
Volvo V70 3.2
26 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
742 mi
Range
473 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
742 mi
473 mi
Volvo V70 3.2
Environmental Impact
137.9 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).
174.3 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
137.9 kWh
174.3 kWh
Volvo V70 3.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Volvo V70 3.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 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
