The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 D2 Powershift Geartronic (12 - 13) vs. Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)
€ 35,900

€ 63,500

€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,500
ⓘ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 D2 is 4.7 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 3.4 inches taller than the Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI.
Volvo V70 D2
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 D2
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
3823 lb
Curb Weight
4354 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5578 lb

Weight Difference:
531 lb
12.2 %

General
Volvo V70 D2
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
B
Generation
C7 (4G)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V70 D2
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
D4162T
Engine Code
CVUA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 3900 rpm
Volvo V70 D2
113 hp
316 hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V70 D2
199 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Performance
Volvo V70 D2
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V70 D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
33.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.78 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D2
33.83 lb/hp
13.78 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 D2
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Volvo V70 D2
52 mpg
38 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
46 mpg
city
31 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
967 mi
Range
731 mi
Volvo V70 D2
967 mi
731 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
127.6 kWh
Volvo V70 D2
92.5 kWh
127.6 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 D2
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 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