The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 2.5T Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)
€ 40,900

€ 71,500

€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,500
ⓘ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 competition.
Volvo V70 2.5T
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
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 competition
3675 lb
Curb Weight
4420 lb
5027 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5644 lb

Weight Difference:
745 lb
16.85 %

General
Volvo V70 2.5T
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V70 2.5T
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
B5254T10
Engine Code
CVUB
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
228 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V70 2.5T
228 hp
322 hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
251 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V70 2.5T
251 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
Performance
Volvo V70 2.5T
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
▶ REPLAY
16.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.73 lb/hp
Volvo V70 2.5T
16.12 lb/hp
13.73 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 2.5T
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo V70 2.5T
24 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
17 mpg
city
31 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
449 mi
Range
709 mi
Volvo V70 2.5T
449 mi
709 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
Environmental Impact
183.8 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).
131.6 kWh
Volvo V70 2.5T
183.8 kWh
131.6 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 2.5T
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
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