The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 D5 AWD (08 - 09) vs. Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 11)
€ 42,200

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€ 42,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo V70 D5 is 4.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 3.3 inches taller than the Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI.
Volvo V70 D5
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 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 D5
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
3896 lb
Curb Weight
4178 lb
5225 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5401 lb

Weight Difference:
282 lb
6.75 %

General
Volvo V70 D5
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
B
Generation
C6 (4F)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V70 D5
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
D5244T4
Engine Code
CDYA, CDYC
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
182 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V70 D5
182 hp
237 hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V70 D5
295 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Performance
Volvo V70 D5
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V70 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
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21.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.63 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D5
21.41 lb/hp
17.63 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 D5
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo V70 D5
32 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
25 mpg
city
26 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
596 mi
Range
742 mi
Volvo V70 D5
596 mi
742 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
150.2 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).
137.9 kWh
Volvo V70 D5
150.2 kWh
137.9 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 D5
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1329 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