The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 D3 (10 - 12) vs. Audi S6 Avant (08 - 10)
€ 37,000

€ 89,100

€ 37,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,100
ⓘ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 D3 is 4.5 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 4 inches taller than the Audi S6 Avant.
Volvo V70 D3
Audi S6 Avant
60.9
73.3
82.9
56.9
73.4
79.9
73.3 in
Width
73.4 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
60.9 in
Height
56.9 in
110.9
189.9
112.1
194.4
189.9 in
Length
194.4 in
110.9 in
Wheelbase
112.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V70 D3
Audi S6 Avant
4017 lb
Curb Weight
4508 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5732 lb

Weight Difference:
492 lb
10.91 %

General
Volvo V70 D3
Audi S6 Avant
B
Generation
C6 (4F)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V70 D3
Audi S6 Avant
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D5204T3
Engine Code
BXA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
10
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
5.2 L / 254 cu in
161 hp
at 2900 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 6800 rpm
Volvo V70 D3
161 hp
429 hp
Audi S6 Avant
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Volvo V70 D3
295 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Audi S6 Avant
Performance
Volvo V70 D3
Audi S6 Avant
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi S6 Avant
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24.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.51 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D3
24.95 lb/hp
10.51 lb/hp
Audi S6 Avant
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 D3
Audi S6 Avant
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Volvo V70 D3
43 mpg
19 mpg
Audi S6 Avant
33 mpg
city
13 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
791 mi
Range
395 mi
Volvo V70 D3
791 mi
395 mi
Audi S6 Avant
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).
238.7 kWh
Volvo V70 D3
113.1 kWh
238.7 kWh
Audi S6 Avant
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
481 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 D3
Audi S6 Avant
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 cu ft