The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 2.0 (08 - 10) vs. Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
€ 30,200

€ 55,400

€ 30,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,400
ⓘ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 Volvo V70 2.0 is 4.1 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 3.4 inches taller than the Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel.
Volvo V70 2.0
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
60.9
73.3
82.9
57.5
73.8
82.1
73.3 in
Width
73.8 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
60.9 in
Height
57.5 in
110.9
189.9
114.6
193.9
189.9 in
Length
193.9 in
110.9 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V70 2.0
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
3455 lb
Curb Weight
4112 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5335 lb

Weight Difference:
657 lb
15.98 %

General
Volvo V70 2.0
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
B
Generation
C7 (4G)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V70 2.0
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
B4204S4
Engine Code
CDUC, CDUD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V70 2.0
143 hp
242 hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
140 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V70 2.0
140 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Performance
Volvo V70 2.0
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
124 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V70 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
▶ REPLAY
24.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
Volvo V70 2.0
24.16 lb/hp
16.99 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 2.0
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Volvo V70 2.0
27 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
20 mpg
city
32 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
506 mi
Range
790 mi
Volvo V70 2.0
506 mi
790 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Environmental Impact
162.9 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).
121.3 kWh
Volvo V70 2.0
162.9 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
332 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 2.0
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1351 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
16.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft










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