The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI (08 - 11) vs. Volvo XC70 D3 AWD (10 - 12)
€ 40,000

€ 42,400

€ 40,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI is 3.5 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 5.6 inches lower than the Volvo XC70 D3.
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Volvo XC70 D3
57.6
73
79.9
63.1
73.3
82.9
73 in
Width
73.3 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
57.6 in
Height
63.1 in
111.9
194
110.8
190.5
194 in
Length
190.5 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
110.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Volvo XC70 D3
3770 lb
Curb Weight
4259 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5269 lb

Weight Difference:
489 lb
11.48 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Volvo XC70 D3
C6 (4F)
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Volvo XC70 D3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
CAHA
Engine Code
D5244T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
168 hp
161 hp
Volvo XC70 D3
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Volvo XC70 D3
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Volvo XC70 D3
137 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC70 D3
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22.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.45 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
22.44 lb/hp
26.45 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Volvo XC70 D3
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
34 mpg
Volvo XC70 D3
31 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
750 mi
Range
630 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
750 mi
630 mi
Volvo XC70 D3
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
141.9 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
119.3 kWh
141.9 kWh
Volvo XC70 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Volvo XC70 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1010 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft










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