The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 D5 Geartronic (09 - 11) vs. Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
€ 43,200
€ 55,400
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,400
ⓘ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, 0.5 inches narrower and 3.4 inches taller than the Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel.
Volvo V70 D5
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
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 D5
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4054 lb
Curb Weight
4112 lb
5093 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5335 lb
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.39 %
General
Volvo V70 D5
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V70 D5
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
D5244T10
Engine Code
CDUC, CDUD
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
202 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V70 D5
202 hp
242 hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V70 D5
310 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Performance
Volvo V70 D5
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
137 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V70 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
▶ REPLAY
20.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D5
20.07 lb/hp
16.99 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 D5
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Volvo V70 D5
37 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
27 mpg
city
32 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
680 mi
Range
790 mi
Volvo V70 D5
680 mi
790 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
121.3 kWh
Volvo V70 D5
131.6 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 D5
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1038 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


















