The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 2.5FT Geartronic (Ethanol) (08 - 09) vs. Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 11)
€ 40,600
€ 50,100
€ 40,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,100
ⓘ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 2.5FT is 4.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 3.3 inches taller than the Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI.
Volvo V70 2.5FT
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
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 2.5FT
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
3730 lb
Curb Weight
4178 lb
5027 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5401 lb
Weight Difference:
448 lb
10.72 %
General
Volvo V70 2.5FT
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
B
Generation
C6 (4F)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Ethanol
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V70 2.5FT
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
B5254T8
Engine Code
CDYA, CDYC
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
197 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V70 2.5FT
197 hp
237 hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
221 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V70 2.5FT
221 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Performance
Volvo V70 2.5FT
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V70 2.5FT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
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18.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.63 lb/hp
Volvo V70 2.5FT
18.93 lb/hp
17.63 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 2.5FT
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo V70 2.5FT
17 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
12 mpg
city
26 mpg
24 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
322 mi
Range
742 mi
Volvo V70 2.5FT
322 mi
742 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
427.8 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
Volvo V70 2.5FT
427.8 kWh
137.9 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 2.5FT
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1296 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
