The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe (09 - 10)
€ 72,900

€ 40,300

€ 72,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,300
ⓘ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 4.2 FSI is 3.8 inches longer and 3.9 inches lower.
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
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 4.2 FSI
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
4310 lb
Curb Weight
3792 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb

Weight Difference:
518 lb
12.02 %

General
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
C6 (4F)
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
BVJ
Engine Code
D5244T14
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
5
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
345 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
173 hp
at 3000 rpm
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
345 hp
173 hp
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
325 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
325 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
Performance
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
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12.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.92 lb/hp
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
12.49 lb/hp
21.92 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
22 mpg
39 mpg
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
15 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
460 mi
Range
725 mi
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
460 mi
725 mi
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
Environmental Impact
204.5 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).
123.4 kWh
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
204.5 kWh
123.4 kWh
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4
414 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 allroad 4.2 FSI
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft










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