The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 D5 AWD (08 - 09) vs. Audi RS6 Avant (08 - 10)
€ 42,200

€ 110,700

€ 42,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 110,700
ⓘ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 D5 is 4.1 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 3.4 inches taller than the Audi RS6 Avant.
Volvo V70 D5
Audi RS6 Avant
60.9
73.3
82.9
57.5
74.4
79.9
73.3 in
Width
74.4 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
60.9 in
Height
57.5 in
110.9
189.9
112
194
189.9 in
Length
194 in
110.9 in
Wheelbase
112 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V70 D5
Audi RS6 Avant
3896 lb
Curb Weight
4630 lb
5225 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5853 lb

Weight Difference:
734 lb
15.85 %

General
Volvo V70 D5
Audi RS6 Avant
B
Generation
C6 (4F)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V70 D5
Audi RS6 Avant
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
D5244T4
Engine Code
BUH
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
10
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
5 L / 245 cu in
182 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
572 hp
at 6250 rpm
Volvo V70 D5
182 hp
572 hp
Audi RS6 Avant
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V70 D5
295 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Audi RS6 Avant
Performance
Volvo V70 D5
Audi RS6 Avant
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi RS6 Avant
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21.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.09 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D5
21.41 lb/hp
8.09 lb/hp
Audi RS6 Avant
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 D5
Audi RS6 Avant
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Volvo V70 D5
32 mpg
17 mpg
Audi RS6 Avant
25 mpg
city
12 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
596 mi
Range
355 mi
Volvo V70 D5
596 mi
355 mi
Audi RS6 Avant
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).
265.2 kWh
Volvo V70 D5
150.2 kWh
265.2 kWh
Audi RS6 Avant
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
536 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 D5
Audi RS6 Avant
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