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AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) · Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean dieselvsVolvo XC70 II · Facelift 2013 2.4 D5

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 TDI V6 clean diesel

218 hp2967 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2016
VS

Volvo XC70 II · Facelift 2013

2.4 D5

215 hp2400 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / 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 TDI V6 clean diesel

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    234 km/h
    145 mph
  • Most powerful
    218 hp
    163 kW
  • Lightest
    1,760 kg
    3,880 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    124 hp/t
    92 kW/t
    8.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    125 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,521 km
    945 mi
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean dieselVolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
Power
218hp163kW
215hp160kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,760kg3,880lb
1,932kg4,259lb
Gross weight
2,390kg5,269lb
2,400kg5,291lb
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
To 99% top speed
74.4s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
74.3s99% target: 203 km/h / 126 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
28.6s
Calculated
58.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
124hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
111hp/t83kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
228Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,521km945mi
Calculated
1,094km680mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
2,400cc146cu in
Length
4,943mm195in
4,838mm190in
Width
1,874mm74in
1,870mm74in
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
125g/km
169g/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 TDI V6 clean dieselVolvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5PowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel: Power / Torque
  • Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel4,000-4,750 rpm1,250-3,750 rpm5,000 rpm
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D54,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean dieselVolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.6 s
58.2 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
16.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
218 hp
163 kW
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
215 hp
160 kW

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel has 3 hp more than Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5 and AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel: 3 hp (2 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 TDI V6 clean diesel
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
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 TDI V6 clean diesel
1,760 kg
3,880 lb
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
1,932 kg
4,259 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 TDI V6 clean diesel
234 km/h
145 mph
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
205 km/h
127 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 TDI V6 clean diesel7.3 s
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D58.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel and Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5: 1.0 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 TDI V6 clean diesel
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel and Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5: 1.6 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 TDI V6 clean diesel
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 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 TDI V6 clean diesel
1,521 km
945 mi
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
1,094 km
680 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 TDI V6 clean diesel
218 hp
163 kW
7.3 s
234 km/h
145 mph
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
215 hp
160 kW
8.3 s
205 km/h
127 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 TDI V6 clean diesel
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 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 20132.4 D5
Power
215 hp
160 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 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 TDI V6 clean diesel
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
Power
215 hp
160 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI 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 TDI V6 clean diesel
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
7.3 s
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
8.3 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
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean dieselVolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
Power
218 hp
163 kW
215 hp
160 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
8.3 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
Lightness
1,760 kg
3,880 lb
1,932 kg
4,259 lb
Fuel consumption
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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
1,521 km
945 mi
1,094 km
680 mi
CO2 score
125 g/km
169 g/km
Trunk score
565 L
20.0 cu ft
575 L
20.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 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) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean dieselVolvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5
Consumption4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.40 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.52 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used720 L190 US gal158 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,260 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Is 172 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 29 km/h (18 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 427 km (265 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 44 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5

  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • 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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