The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 3.2 AWD Geartronic (08 - 10) vs. Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 11)
€ 44,900
€ 50,100
€ 44,900
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 3.2 is 4.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 3.3 inches taller than the Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI.
Volvo V70 3.2
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 3.2
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
3924 lb
Curb Weight
4178 lb
5269 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5401 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.08 %
General
Volvo V70 3.2
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
B
Generation
C6 (4F)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V70 3.2
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
B6324S
Engine Code
CDYA, CDYC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
235 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V70 3.2
235 hp
237 hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V70 3.2
236 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Performance
Volvo V70 3.2
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V70 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
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16.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.63 lb/hp
Volvo V70 3.2
16.7 lb/hp
17.63 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 3.2
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo V70 3.2
20 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
14 mpg
city
26 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
378 mi
Range
742 mi
Volvo V70 3.2
378 mi
742 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
217.9 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).
137.9 kWh
Volvo V70 3.2
217.9 kWh
137.9 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
443 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 3.2
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1345 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
