The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10) vs. Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
€ 30,900
€ 69,700
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,700
ⓘ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 Volvo V70 1.6D DRIVe is 4.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 3.3 inches taller than the Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI.
Volvo V70 1.6D DRIVe
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
60.9
73.3
82.9
57.6
73
79.9
73.3 in
Width
73 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
60.9 in
Height
57.6 in
110.9
189.9
111.9
194
189.9 in
Length
194 in
110.9 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V70 1.6D DRIVe
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
3558 lb
Curb Weight
4200 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5423 lb
Weight Difference:
642 lb
15.29 %
General
Volvo V70 1.6D DRIVe
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
B
Generation
C6 (4F)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V70 1.6D DRIVe
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4164T
Engine Code
BVJ
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 6800 rpm
Volvo V70 1.6D DRIVe
108 hp
345 hp
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V70 1.6D DRIVe
177 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
Performance
Volvo V70 1.6D DRIVe
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V70 1.6D DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
▶ REPLAY
32.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.17 lb/hp
Volvo V70 1.6D DRIVe
32.94 lb/hp
12.17 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 1.6D DRIVe
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Volvo V70 1.6D DRIVe
48 mpg
23 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
40 mpg
city
16 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
888 mi
Range
487 mi
Volvo V70 1.6D DRIVe
888 mi
487 mi
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
193.3 kWh
Volvo V70 1.6D DRIVe
100.7 kWh
193.3 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 1.6D DRIVe
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1336 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
16.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47 cu ft
