The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14) vs. Volvo V70 D3 (13 - 15)
€ 59,600

€ 37,600

€ 59,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,600
ⓘ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 4.4 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
189.5
193.9 in
Length
189.5 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
110.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Volvo V70 D3
4255 lb
Curb Weight
3951 lb
5478 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb

Weight Difference:
304 lb
7.14 %

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

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 D3
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
CGQB
Engine Code
D5204T7
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
309 hp
at 3900 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
309 hp
134 hp
Volvo V70 D3
479 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
479 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V70 D3
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Volvo V70 D3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V70 D3
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13.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.49 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
13.77 lb/hp
29.49 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Volvo V70 D3
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
37 mpg
52 mpg
Volvo V70 D3
30 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
641 mi
Range
967 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
641 mi
967 mi
Volvo V70 D3
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).
92.5 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
129.6 kWh
92.5 kWh
Volvo V70 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 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
1120 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft










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