The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 2.5T (07 - 09) vs. Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 18)
€ 38,200

€ 58,100

€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo V70 2.5T is 4.7 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 3.4 inches taller than the Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI.
Volvo V70 2.5T
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
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
194.6
189.9 in
Length
194.6 in
110.9 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V70 2.5T
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
3688 lb
Curb Weight
4211 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5434 lb

Weight Difference:
522 lb
12.4 %

General
Volvo V70 2.5T
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
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)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V70 2.5T
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
B5254T8
Engine Code
CRTD
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
197 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V70 2.5T
197 hp
268 hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
221 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V70 2.5T
221 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Performance
Volvo V70 2.5T
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V70 2.5T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
18.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.71 lb/hp
Volvo V70 2.5T
18.72 lb/hp
15.71 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 2.5T
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo V70 2.5T
25 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
17 mpg
city
39 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
458 mi
Range
856 mi
Volvo V70 2.5T
458 mi
856 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
179.9 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).
109.1 kWh
Volvo V70 2.5T
179.9 kWh
109.1 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
365 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 2.5T
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1294 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