Car comparison

Volvo V70 III 2.0 T5vsAUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 TDI V6

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

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Volvo V70 III

2.0 T5

240 hp1999 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2011-2013
VS

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7)

3.0 TDI V6

245 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2011-2014

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 TDI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • Highest torque
    580 Nm
    428 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    156 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,271 km
    790 mi
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Volvo V70 III 2.0 T5

  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,567 kg
    3,455 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    153 hp/t
    114 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    575 L
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV70 III2.0 T5AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6
Power
240hp179kW
245hp183kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
580Nm428lb-ft
Curb weight
1,567kg3,455lb
1,790kg3,946lb
Gross weight
2,180kg4,806lb
2,420kg5,335lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
243 km/h
151 mph
To 99% top speed
80.6s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
62.8s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
26.2s
Calculated
22.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
204Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
324Nm/t217lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
864km537mi
Calculated
1,271km790mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,999cc122cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,823mm190in
4,926mm194in
Width-
1,874mm74in
Height
1,547mm61in
1,468mm58in
Wheelbase
2,816mm111in
2,912mm115in
Front track
1,588mm63in
1,627mm64in
Rear track
1,586mm62in
1,618mm64in
Ground clearance
151mm6in
117mm5in
Trunk volume
575L
565L
Max trunk volume-
1,680L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
75L
CO2 emissions
189g/km
156g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo V70 III 2.0 T5AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 TDI V6PowerTorque
  • Volvo V70 III 2.0 T5: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 TDI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoV70 III2.0 T55,500 rpm1,800-4,980 rpm6,500 rpm
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V64,000-4,500 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoV70 III2.0 T5AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.2 s
22.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
243 km/h
151 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
166 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
240 hp
179 kW
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6
245 hp
183 kW

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 TDI V6 has 5 hp more than Volvo V70 III 2.0 T5.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo V70 III 2.0 T5 and AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 TDI V6: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6
580 Nm
428 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
1,567 kg
3,455 lb
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6
1,790 kg
3,946 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6
243 km/h
151 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 III2.0 T57.7 s
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V66.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 TDI V6 and Volvo V70 III 2.0 T5: 1.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 TDI V6 and Volvo V70 III 2.0 T5: 2.2 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
VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
864 km
537 mi
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6
1,271 km
790 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
240 hp
179 kW
7.7 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6
245 hp
183 kW
6.3 s
243 km/h
151 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
VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
575 L
20.3 cu ft
Length
4,823 mm
189.9 in
Height
1,547 mm
60.9 in
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,926 mm
193.9 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 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
VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 TDI V6 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
VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
7.7 s
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.3 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
VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoV70 III2.0 T5AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6
Power
240 hp
179 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
Lightness
1,567 kg
3,455 lb
1,790 kg
3,946 lb
Fuel consumption
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
575 L
20.3 cu ft
Length
4,823 mm
189.9 in
Height
1,547 mm
60.9 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,926 mm
193.9 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
Range score
864 km
537 mi
1,271 km
790 mi
CO2 score
189 g/km
156 g/km
Trunk score
575 L
20.3 cu ft
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 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.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo V70 III 2.0 T5AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 TDI V6
Consumption8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.17 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.81 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,126 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V70 III 2.0 T5

  • Is 223 kg lighter
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 TDI V6

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Has 260 Nm more
  • Is 1.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 407 km (253 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 33 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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