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AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) · Facelift 2014 3.0 BiTDI V6 clean dieselvsVolvo XC70 II · Facelift 2013 3.0 T6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) · Facelift 2014

3.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel

320 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2014-2016
VS

Volvo XC70 II · Facelift 2013

3.0 T6

304 hp2953 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2013-2016

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    320 hp
    239 kW
  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,900 kg
    4,189 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    168 hp/t
    126 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    164 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,177 km
    732 mi
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 BiTDI V6 clean dieselVolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
Power
320hp239kW
304hp227kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,900kg4,189lb
1,940kg4,277lb
Gross weight
2,530kg5,578lb
2,410kg5,313lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
57.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
63.8s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
16.9s
Calculated
31.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
15.1L/100 km15.6mpg US18.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
168hp/t126kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
342Nm/t229lb-ft/ton
Calculated
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,177km732mi
Calculated
660km410mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
2,953cc180cu in
Length
4,943mm195in
4,838mm190in
Width
1,874mm74in
1,876mm74in
Height
1,482mm58in
1,604mm63in
Wheelbase
2,912mm115in
2,815mm111in
Front track
1,627mm64in
1,614mm64in
Rear track
1,618mm64in
1,580mm62in
Trunk volume
565L
575L
Max trunk volume
1,680L
1,600L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
73L
70L
CO2 emissions
164g/km
248g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 BiTDI V6 clean dieselVolvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 3.0 T6PowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel: Power / Torque
  • Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 3.0 T6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel3,900-4,600 rpm1,400-2,800 rpm4,850 rpm
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20133.0 T65,600 rpm2,100-4,200 rpm5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 BiTDI V6 clean dieselVolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.9 s
31.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
155 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel
320 hp
239 kW
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
304 hp
227 kW

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel has 16 hp more than Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 3.0 T6.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 3.0 T6 and AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel: 16 hp (12 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
440 Nm
325 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel
1,900 kg
4,189 lb
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
1,940 kg
4,277 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel5.2 s
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20133.0 T66.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel and Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 3.0 T6: 1.7 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel and Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 3.0 T6: 4.4 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel
1,177 km
732 mi
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
660 km
410 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel
320 hp
239 kW
5.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
304 hp
227 kW
6.9 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,943 mm
194.6 in
Height
1,482 mm
58.3 in
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
Power
304 hp
227 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
575 L
20.3 cu ft
Length
4,838 mm
190.5 in
Height
1,604 mm
63.1 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
Power
304 hp
227 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
5.2 s
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
6.9 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 BiTDI V6 clean dieselVolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
Power
320 hp
239 kW
304 hp
227 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,900 kg
4,189 lb
1,940 kg
4,277 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,943 mm
194.6 in
Height
1,482 mm
58.3 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
575 L
20.3 cu ft
Length
4,838 mm
190.5 in
Height
1,604 mm
63.1 in
Range score
1,177 km
732 mi
660 km
410 mi
CO2 score
164 g/km
248 g/km
Trunk score
565 L
20.0 cu ft
575 L
20.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 BiTDI V6 clean dieselVolvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 3.0 T6
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km18.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi29.85 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year2,783 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 BiTDI V6 clean diesel

  • Has 16 hp more
  • Has 210 Nm more
  • Is 40 kg lighter
  • Is 1.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 40 km/h (25 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 4.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 517 km (321 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 84 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 3.0 T6

  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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