The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 11) vs. Volvo XC70 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
€ 53,300

€ 42,900

€ 53,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI is 3.8 inches longer and 3.9 inches lower.
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
Volvo XC70 D3
59.3
73.3
79.9
63.1
73.3
82.9
73.3 in
Width
73.3 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
59.3 in
Height
63.1 in
111.5
194.3
110.8
190.5
194.3 in
Length
190.5 in
111.5 in
Wheelbase
110.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
Volvo XC70 D3
4277 lb
Curb Weight
4079 lb
5501 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5137 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
4.63 %

General
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
Volvo XC70 D3
C6 (4F)
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
Volvo XC70 D3
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
CDYA, CDYC
Engine Code
D5204T3
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
237 hp
161 hp
Volvo XC70 D3
369 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo XC70 D3
Performance
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
Volvo XC70 D3
145 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC70 D3
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18.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.34 lb/hp
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
18.05 lb/hp
25.34 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
Volvo XC70 D3
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
33 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo XC70 D3
25 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
690 mi
Range
680 mi
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
690 mi
680 mi
Volvo XC70 D3
Environmental Impact
148.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
131.6 kWh
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
148.1 kWh
131.6 kWh
Volvo XC70 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
Volvo XC70 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft










47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft