The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V70 3.2 AWD Geartronic (10 - 12) vs. Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)

€ 45,900
Volvo V70 3.2 AWD Geartronic (10 - 12) Volvo V70 3.2
€ 71,500
 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition quattro tiptronic (14 - 18) Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
€ 45,900
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 3.2 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 3.2
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
60.9
Blueprint Volvo V70 3.2 AWD Geartronic (10 - 12)
73.3
82.9
57.5
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)
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
Blueprint Volvo V70 3.2 AWD Geartronic (10 - 12)
110.9
189.9
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)
114.6
194.6
189.9 in
Length
194.6 in
110.9 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V70 3.2
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
4178 lb
Curb Weight
4420 lb
5269 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5644 lb
Volvo V70 3.2 AWD Geartronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.5 %
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)

General

Volvo V70 3.2
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
B
Generation
C7 (4G)
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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo V70 3.2
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
B6324S5
Engine Code
CVUB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
240 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V70 3.2
240 hp
322 hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
236 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V70 3.2
236 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition

Performance

Volvo V70 3.2
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V70 3.2

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition

▶ REPLAY
17.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.73 lb/hp
Volvo V70 3.2
17.41 lb/hp
13.73 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V70 3.2
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo V70 3.2
24 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
17 mpg
city
31 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
449 mi
Range
709 mi
Volvo V70 3.2
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).
131.6 kWh
Volvo V70 3.2
183.8 kWh
131.6 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V70 3.2
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 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