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AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 TFSI V6vsVolvo V70 III 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)

3.0 TFSI V6

300 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedWagon / estate2011-2014
VS

Volvo V70 III

3.0 T6

304 hp2953 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2011-2013

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    440 Nm
    325 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.8 L/100 km
    21.8 mpg US
    26.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    190 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    793 km
    493 mi
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Volvo V70 III 3.0 T6

  • Most powerful
    304 hp
    227 kW
  • Lightest
    1,852 kg
    4,083 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    164 hp/t
    122 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    575 L

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TFSI V6VolvoV70 III3.0 T6
Power
300hp224kW
304hp227kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,865kg4,112lb
1,852kg4,083lb
Gross weight
2,350kg5,181lb
2,410kg5,313lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
61.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
74.4s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
18.2s
Calculated
23.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
164hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
238Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
793km493mi
Calculated
686km426mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,995cc183cu in
2,953cc180cu in
Length
4,926mm194in
4,823mm190in
Width
1,874mm74in
1,861mm73in
Height
1,468mm58in
1,547mm61in
Wheelbase
2,912mm115in
2,816mm111in
Front track
1,874mm74in
1,588mm63in
Rear track
1,618mm64in
1,586mm62in
Ground clearance
117mm5in
151mm6in
Trunk volume
565L
575L
Max trunk volume
1,680L
1,600L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
65L
70L
CO2 emissions
190g/km
237g/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 TFSI V6Volvo V70 III 3.0 T6PowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V70 III 3.0 T6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TFSI V65,500-6,500 rpm2,900-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm
VolvoV70 III3.0 T65,600 rpm2,100-4,200 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TFSI V6VolvoV70 III3.0 T6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.2 s
23.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TFSI V6
300 hp
224 kW
VolvoV70 III3.0 T6
304 hp
227 kW

Volvo V70 III 3.0 T6 has 4 hp more than AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 TFSI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 TFSI V6 and Volvo V70 III 3.0 T6: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TFSI V6
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
VolvoV70 III3.0 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)3.0 TFSI V6
1,865 kg
4,112 lb
VolvoV70 III3.0 T6
1,852 kg
4,083 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 TFSI V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolvoV70 III3.0 T6
250 km/h
155 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 TFSI V65.6 s
VolvoV70 III3.0 T66.9 s

Although Volvo V70 III 3.0 T6 has more power, AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 TFSI V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 TFSI V6 and Volvo V70 III 3.0 T6: 1.3 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 TFSI V6
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
VolvoV70 III3.0 T6
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 TFSI V6 and Volvo V70 III 3.0 T6: 2.0 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 TFSI V6
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
VolvoV70 III3.0 T6
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 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 TFSI V6
793 km
493 mi
VolvoV70 III3.0 T6
686 km
426 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TFSI V6
300 hp
224 kW
5.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolvoV70 III3.0 T6
304 hp
227 kW
6.9 s
250 km/h
155 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 TFSI V6
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 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
4,926 mm
193.9 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
VolvoV70 III3.0 T6
Power
304 hp
227 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 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 TFSI V6
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
VolvoV70 III3.0 T6
Power
304 hp
227 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 TFSI 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 TFSI V6
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
5.6 s
VolvoV70 III3.0 T6
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 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)3.0 TFSI V6
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
VolvoV70 III3.0 T6
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TFSI V6VolvoV70 III3.0 T6
Power
300 hp
224 kW
304 hp
227 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,865 kg
4,112 lb
1,852 kg
4,083 lb
Fuel consumption
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 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
793 km
493 mi
686 km
426 mi
CO2 score
190 g/km
237 g/km
Trunk score
565 L
20.0 cu ft
575 L
20.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 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 TFSI V6Volvo V70 III 3.0 T6
Consumption8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.35 LC100 km17.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.09 LC100 mi28.73 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,153 LC/year2,678 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 106 km (66 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 47 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volvo V70 III 3.0 T6

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Is 13 kg lighter
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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