The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S6 Avant (06 - 08) vs. Volvo V70 D5 (07 - 09)
€ 84,500

€ 39,600

€ 84,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,600
ⓘ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 S6 Avant is 4.3 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.3 inches lower than the Volvo V70 D5.
Audi S6 Avant
Volvo V70 D5
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
194.2
110.9
189.9
194.2 in
Length
189.9 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
110.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S6 Avant
Volvo V70 D5
4508 lb
Curb Weight
3757 lb
5732 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb

Weight Difference:
752 lb
16.68 %

General
Audi S6 Avant
Volvo V70 D5
C6 (4F)
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S6 Avant
Volvo V70 D5
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BXA
Engine Code
D5244T4
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
5
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
429 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
182 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi S6 Avant
429 hp
182 hp
Volvo V70 D5
398 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi S6 Avant
398 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V70 D5
Performance
Audi S6 Avant
Volvo V70 D5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S6 Avant
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V70 D5
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10.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.64 lb/hp
Audi S6 Avant
10.51 lb/hp
20.64 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S6 Avant
Volvo V70 D5
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi S6 Avant
18 mpg
35 mpg
Volvo V70 D5
12 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
371 mi
Range
649 mi
Audi S6 Avant
371 mi
649 mi
Volvo V70 D5
Environmental Impact
253.8 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).
137.9 kWh
Audi S6 Avant
253.8 kWh
137.9 kWh
Volvo V70 D5
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S6 Avant
Volvo V70 D5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1314 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft










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