The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11) vs. Volvo V70 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
€ 52,100

€ 37,600

€ 52,100
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 TFSI is 4.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.3 inches lower than the Volvo V70 D2.
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Volvo V70 D2
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
189.5
194 in
Length
189.5 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
110.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Volvo V70 D2
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3847 lb
5335 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.41 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Volvo V70 D2
C6 (4F)
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Volvo V70 D2
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CAJA
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
2
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
286 hp
at 4850 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
286 hp
113 hp
Volvo V70 D2
310 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
310 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo V70 D2
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Volvo V70 D2
155 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V70 D2
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14.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.04 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
14.22 lb/hp
34.04 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Volvo V70 D2
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
25 mpg
56 mpg
Volvo V70 D2
18 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
523 mi
Range
1036 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
523 mi
1036 mi
Volvo V70 D2
Environmental Impact
179.9 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).
86.4 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
179.9 kWh
86.4 kWh
Volvo V70 D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
359 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Volvo V70 D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft










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