The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 D3 (10 - 12) vs. Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI multitronic (11 - 14)
€ 37,000

€ 49,000

€ 37,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo V70 D3 is 4.1 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 3.4 inches taller than the Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI.
Volvo V70 D3
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
193.9
189.9 in
Length
193.9 in
110.9 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V70 D3
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
4017 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5148 lb

Weight Difference:
93 lb
2.32 %

General
Volvo V70 D3
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
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Volvo V70 D3
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
D5204T3
Engine Code
CLAA, CLAB
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
161 hp
at 2900 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3700 rpm
Volvo V70 D3
161 hp
201 hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Volvo V70 D3
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Performance
Volvo V70 D3
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
24.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.52 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D3
24.95 lb/hp
19.52 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 D3
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Volvo V70 D3
43 mpg
45 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
33 mpg
city
40 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
791 mi
Range
777 mi
Volvo V70 D3
791 mi
777 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
107 kWh
Volvo V70 D3
113.1 kWh
107 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 D3
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1054 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