The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 D3 Geartronic (12 - 13) vs. Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14)
€ 38,000
€ 59,600
€ 38,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 59,600
ⓘ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
3977 lb
Curb Weight
4255 lb
5093 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5478 lb
Weight Difference:
278 lb
6.53 %
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V70 D3
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
D5204T7
Engine Code
CGQB
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 3900 rpm
Volvo V70 D3
134 hp
309 hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Volvo V70 D3
258 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Performance
Volvo V70 D3
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V70 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
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29.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.77 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D3
29.68 lb/hp
13.77 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 D3
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo V70 D3
41 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
33 mpg
city
30 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
763 mi
Range
641 mi
Volvo V70 D3
763 mi
641 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
129.6 kWh
Volvo V70 D3
117.3 kWh
129.6 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 D3
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
