The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 D3 (12 - 13) vs. Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (08 - 11)
€ 35,900

€ 41,000

€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,000
ⓘ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 D3 is 4.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 3.3 inches taller than the Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI.
Volvo V70 D3
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 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 D3
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
3940 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5016 lb

Weight Difference:
170 lb
4.32 %

General
Volvo V70 D3
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
B
Generation
C6 (4F)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Volvo V70 D3
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D5204T7
Engine Code
CAGB
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V70 D3
134 hp
134 hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V70 D3
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Performance
Volvo V70 D3
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V70 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
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29.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.13 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D3
29.4 lb/hp
28.13 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 D3
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Volvo V70 D3
52 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
city
31 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
967 mi
Range
737 mi
Volvo V70 D3
967 mi
737 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 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).
121.3 kWh
Volvo V70 D3
92.5 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 D3
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1131 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
16.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft










45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47 cu ft