The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 2.5T (09 - 10) vs. Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)
€ 38,800

€ 52,100

€ 38,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,100
ⓘ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 2.5T is 4.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 3.3 inches taller than the Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI.
Volvo V70 2.5T
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
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 2.5T
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
3642 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5335 lb

Weight Difference:
425 lb
10.45 %

General
Volvo V70 2.5T
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
B
Generation
C6 (4F)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V70 2.5T
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
B5254T10
Engine Code
CAJA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
228 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 4850 rpm
Volvo V70 2.5T
228 hp
286 hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
251 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Volvo V70 2.5T
251 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Performance
Volvo V70 2.5T
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
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15.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.22 lb/hp
Volvo V70 2.5T
15.97 lb/hp
14.22 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 2.5T
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Volvo V70 2.5T
27 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
19 mpg
city
18 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
494 mi
Range
523 mi
Volvo V70 2.5T
494 mi
523 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
179.9 kWh
Volvo V70 2.5T
166.7 kWh
179.9 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
359 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 2.5T
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1340 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
16.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft










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