Audi A6 Avant vs Volvo S60 – Differences & prices compared

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Costs and Efficiency: Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Volvo S60 has a a bit advantage in terms of price – it starts at 42500 £, while the Audi A6 Avant costs 49700 £. That’s a price difference of around 7200 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo S60 manages with 0.70 L and is therefore markedly more efficient than the Audi A6 Avant with 2.30 L. The difference is about 1.60 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Audi A6 Avant performs slight better – achieving up to 101 km, about 7 km more than the Volvo S60.

Engine and Performance: Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Volvo S60 has a a touch edge – offering 455 HP compared to 367 HP. That’s roughly 88 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo S60 is slight quicker – completing the sprint in 4.60 s, while the Audi A6 Avant takes 4.70 s. That’s about 0.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi A6 Avant performs visibly better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Volvo S60 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo S60 pulls visibly stronger with 709 Nm compared to 550 Nm. That’s about 159 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Volvo S60 is hardly any lighter – 1715 kg compared to 1865 kg. The difference is around 150 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Audi A6 Avant offers somewhat more room – 503 L compared to 427 L. That’s a difference of about 76 L.

When it comes to payload, Audi A6 Avant slightly takes the win – 570 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 95 kg.

All in all, the Volvo S60 shows itself to be dominates this comparison and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.