The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (11 - 12) vs. Volvo V70 D3 (10 - 12)
€ 54,000

€ 37,000

€ 54,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,000
ⓘ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 TFSI is 4.1 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 3.4 inches lower than the Volvo V70 D3.
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
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
189.9
193.9 in
Length
189.9 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
110.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Volvo V70 D3
4112 lb
Curb Weight
4017 lb
5335 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb

Weight Difference:
95 lb
2.31 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Volvo V70 D3
C7 (4G)
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Volvo V70 D3
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
CGWB
Engine Code
D5204T3
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 2900 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
296 hp
161 hp
Volvo V70 D3
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
325 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V70 D3
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Volvo V70 D3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V70 D3
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13.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.95 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
13.89 lb/hp
24.95 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Volvo V70 D3
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
29 mpg
43 mpg
Volvo V70 D3
22 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
569 mi
Range
791 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
569 mi
791 mi
Volvo V70 D3
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
113.1 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
155.3 kWh
113.1 kWh
Volvo V70 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Volvo V70 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft










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