The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11) vs. Volvo V70 2.0F (Ethanol) (08 - 10)
€ 52,100

€ 30,700

€ 52,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,700
ⓘ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 2.0F DRIVe.
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Volvo V70 2.0F DRIVe
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 2.0F DRIVe
4244 lb
Curb Weight
3499 lb
5456 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb

Weight Difference:
745 lb
17.55 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Volvo V70 2.0F DRIVe
C6 (4F)
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Ethanol

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Volvo V70 2.0F DRIVe
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CDYA, CDYC
Engine Code
B4204S4
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
144 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
237 hp
144 hp
Volvo V70 2.0F DRIVe
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
Volvo V70 2.0F DRIVe
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Volvo V70 2.0F DRIVe
152 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V70 2.0F DRIVe
▶ REPLAY
17.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.3 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
17.91 lb/hp
24.3 lb/hp
Volvo V70 2.0F DRIVe
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Volvo V70 2.0F DRIVe
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
33 mpg
21 mpg
Volvo V70 2.0F DRIVe
25 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
700 mi
Range
388 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
700 mi
388 mi
Volvo V70 2.0F DRIVe
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).
354.9 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
146.1 kWh
354.9 kWh
Volvo V70 2.0F DRIVe
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
332 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Volvo V70 2.0F DRIVe
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1307 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft










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