The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14) vs. Volvo V70 2.5T (09 - 10)
€ 59,600

€ 38,800

€ 59,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,800
ⓘ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 2.5T.
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Volvo V70 2.5T
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 2.5T
4255 lb
Curb Weight
3642 lb
5478 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb

Weight Difference:
613 lb
14.41 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Volvo V70 2.5T
C7 (4G)
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Volvo V70 2.5T
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
CGQB
Engine Code
B5254T10
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
309 hp
at 3900 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 4800 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
309 hp
228 hp
Volvo V70 2.5T
479 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
479 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Volvo V70 2.5T
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Volvo V70 2.5T
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V70 2.5T
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13.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.97 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
13.77 lb/hp
15.97 lb/hp
Volvo V70 2.5T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Volvo V70 2.5T
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
37 mpg
27 mpg
Volvo V70 2.5T
30 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
641 mi
Range
494 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
641 mi
494 mi
Volvo V70 2.5T
Environmental Impact
129.6 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).
166.7 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
129.6 kWh
166.7 kWh
Volvo V70 2.5T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Volvo V70 2.5T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1340 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft










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