The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 2.5T (09 - 10) vs. Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
€ 38,800
€ 69,700
€ 38,800
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 2.5T is 4.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 3.3 inches taller than the Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI.
Volvo V70 2.5T
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 2.5T
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
3642 lb
Curb Weight
4200 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5423 lb
Weight Difference:
558 lb
13.29 %
General
Volvo V70 2.5T
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
B
Generation
C6 (4F)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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 4.2 FSI
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B5254T10
Engine Code
BVJ
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
8
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
228 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 6800 rpm
Volvo V70 2.5T
228 hp
345 hp
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
251 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V70 2.5T
251 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
Performance
Volvo V70 2.5T
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
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 4.2 FSI
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15.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.17 lb/hp
Volvo V70 2.5T
15.97 lb/hp
12.17 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 2.5T
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Volvo V70 2.5T
27 mpg
23 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
19 mpg
city
16 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
494 mi
Range
487 mi
Volvo V70 2.5T
494 mi
487 mi
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
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).
193.3 kWh
Volvo V70 2.5T
166.7 kWh
193.3 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 2.5T
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1340 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
