The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11) vs. Volvo V70 D4 AWD Geartronic (12 - 13)
€ 52,100
€ 43,200
€ 52,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘ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 TFSI is 4.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.3 inches lower than the Volvo V70 D4.
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Volvo V70 D4
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 TFSI
Volvo V70 D4
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4209 lb
5335 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5269 lb
Weight Difference:
141 lb
3.35 %
General
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Volvo V70 D4
C6 (4F)
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Volvo V70 D4
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
CAJA
Engine Code
D5204T3
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
286 hp
at 4850 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
286 hp
161 hp
Volvo V70 D4
310 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
310 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Volvo V70 D4
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Volvo V70 D4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V70 D4
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14.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.14 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
14.22 lb/hp
26.14 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Volvo V70 D4
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
25 mpg
36 mpg
Volvo V70 D4
18 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
523 mi
Range
659 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
523 mi
659 mi
Volvo V70 D4
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).
135.8 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
179.9 kWh
135.8 kWh
Volvo V70 D4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
359 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Volvo V70 D4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1060 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft
