The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 3.2 Geartronic (10 - 12) vs. Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 18)
€ 43,300

€ 58,100

€ 43,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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.
Volvo V70 3.2
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
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 3.2
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
4017 lb
Curb Weight
4211 lb
5093 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5434 lb

Weight Difference:
194 lb
4.61 %

General
Volvo V70 3.2
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
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
7-speed dual clutch 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
B6324S5
Engine Code
CRTD
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
240 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V70 3.2
240 hp
268 hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V70 3.2
236 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Performance
Volvo V70 3.2
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V70 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
16.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.71 lb/hp
Volvo V70 3.2
16.74 lb/hp
15.71 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 3.2
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo V70 3.2
26 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
18 mpg
city
39 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
473 mi
Range
856 mi
Volvo V70 3.2
473 mi
856 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
109.1 kWh
Volvo V70 3.2
174.3 kWh
109.1 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 3.2
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1076 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