The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS6 Avant (08 - 10) vs. Volvo V70 D5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15)
€ 110,700

€ 49,000

€ 110,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,000
ⓘ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 RS6 Avant is 4.5 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 3.4 inches lower than the Volvo V70 D5.
Audi RS6 Avant
Volvo V70 D5
57.5
74.4
79.9
60.9
73.3
82.9
74.4 in
Width
73.3 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
57.5 in
Height
60.9 in
112
194
110.9
189.5
194 in
Length
189.5 in
112 in
Wheelbase
110.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS6 Avant
Volvo V70 D5
4630 lb
Curb Weight
4154 lb
5853 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5269 lb

Weight Difference:
476 lb
10.28 %

General
Audi RS6 Avant
Volvo V70 D5
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 RS6 Avant
Volvo V70 D5
V10 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BUH
Engine Code
D5244T15
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
5
5 L / 245 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
572 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
212 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi RS6 Avant
572 hp
212 hp
Volvo V70 D5
479 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi RS6 Avant
479 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V70 D5
Performance
Audi RS6 Avant
Volvo V70 D5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS6 Avant
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V70 D5
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8.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.59 lb/hp
Audi RS6 Avant
8.09 lb/hp
19.59 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS6 Avant
Volvo V70 D5
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi RS6 Avant
17 mpg
38 mpg
Volvo V70 D5
12 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
355 mi
Range
702 mi
Audi RS6 Avant
355 mi
702 mi
Volvo V70 D5
Environmental Impact
265.2 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).
127.6 kWh
Audi RS6 Avant
265.2 kWh
127.6 kWh
Volvo V70 D5
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
536 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS6 Avant
Volvo V70 D5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft










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