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AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 TDI V6vsVolvo V70 III 2.0 T5

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

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AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7)

3.0 TDI V6

245 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2011-2014
VS

Volvo V70 III

2.0 T5

240 hp1999 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2011-2013

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    243 km/h
    151 mph
  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • Highest torque
    580 Nm
    428 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,790 kg
    3,946 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    137 hp/t
    102 kW/t
    7.3 kg/hp
  • 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
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
Power
245hp183kW
240hp179kW
Torque
580Nm428lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,790kg3,946lb
1,806kg3,982lb
Gross weight
2,420kg5,335lb
2,410kg5,313lb
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
62.8s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
83.0s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
22.2s
Calculated
31.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg 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
14.3s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
324Nm/t217lb-ft/ton
Calculated
177Nm/t119lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,271km790mi
Calculated
833km518mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
1,999cc122cu in
Length
4,926mm194in
4,823mm190in
Width
1,874mm74in
1,907mm75in
Height
1,468mm58in
1,547mm61in
Wheelbase
2,912mm115in
2,816mm111in
Front track
1,627mm64in
1,588mm63in
Rear track
1,618mm64in
1,586mm62in
Ground clearance
117mm5in
151mm6in
Trunk volume
565L
575L
Max trunk volume
1,680L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
75L
70L
CO2 emissions
156g/km
195g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 TDI V6Volvo V70 III 2.0 T5PowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 TDI V6: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V70 III 2.0 T5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V64,000-4,500 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,750 rpm
VolvoV70 III2.0 T55,500 rpm1,800-4,980 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.2 s
31.1 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6
245 hp
183 kW
VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
240 hp
179 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
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6
1,790 kg
3,946 lb
VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
1,806 kg
3,982 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)3.0 TDI V6
243 km/h
151 mph
VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
235 km/h
146 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)3.0 TDI V66.3 s
VolvoV70 III2.0 T57.9 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: 1.6 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)3.0 TDI V6
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 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: 2.5 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)3.0 TDI V6
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6
245 hp
183 kW
6.3 s
243 km/h
151 mph
VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
240 hp
179 kW
7.9 s
235 km/h
146 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)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
VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 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

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)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
VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 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
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.3 s
VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
7.9 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)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
VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6VolvoV70 III2.0 T5
Power
245 hp
183 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
7.9 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,790 kg
3,946 lb
1,806 kg
3,982 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
1,271 km
790 mi
833 km
518 mi
CO2 score
156 g/km
195 g/km
Trunk score
565 L
20.0 cu ft
575 L
20.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 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
VehicleAUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 TDI V6Volvo V70 III 2.0 T5
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km14.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi23.66 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year2,205 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Has 260 Nm more
  • Is 16 kg lighter
  • Is 1.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 438 km (272 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 39 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 V70 III 2.0 T5

  • 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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