The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S6 Avant (06 - 08) vs. Volvo V70 D5 AWD Geartronic (09 - 11)
€ 84,500

€ 45,800

€ 84,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,800
ⓘ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
4224 lb
5732 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5269 lb

Weight Difference:
284 lb
6.3 %

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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
D5244T10
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
202 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi S6 Avant
429 hp
202 hp
Volvo V70 D5
398 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S6 Avant
398 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Volvo V70 D5
Performance
Audi S6 Avant
Volvo V70 D5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V70 D5
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10.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.91 lb/hp
Audi S6 Avant
10.51 lb/hp
20.91 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S6 Avant
Volvo V70 D5
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Audi S6 Avant
18 mpg
33 mpg
Volvo V70 D5
12 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
371 mi
Range
613 mi
Audi S6 Avant
371 mi
613 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).
146.1 kWh
Audi S6 Avant
253.8 kWh
146.1 kWh
Volvo V70 D5
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S6 Avant
Volvo V70 D5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1045 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft










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