The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e (08 - 11) vs. Volvo XC70 D3 AWD (10 - 12)

€ 38,800
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e (08 - 11) Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
€ 42,400
 Volvo XC70 D3 AWD (10 - 12) Volvo XC70 D3
€ 38,800
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 e 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 e
Volvo XC70 D3
57.6
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e (08 - 11)
73
79.9
63.1
Blueprint Volvo XC70 D3 AWD (10 - 12)
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
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e (08 - 11)
111.9
194
Blueprint Volvo XC70 D3 AWD (10 - 12)
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 e
Volvo XC70 D3
3737 lb
Curb Weight
4259 lb
4960 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5269 lb
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
522 lb
12.26 %
Volvo XC70 D3 AWD (10 - 12)

General

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
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 e
Volvo XC70 D3
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CAGB
Engine Code
D5244T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
134 hp
161 hp
Volvo XC70 D3
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
236 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Volvo XC70 D3

Performance

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
Volvo XC70 D3
127 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC70 D3

▶ REPLAY
27.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.45 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
27.89 lb/hp
26.45 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
Volvo XC70 D3
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
44 mpg
34 mpg
Volvo XC70 D3
34 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
821 mi
Range
630 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
821 mi
630 mi
Volvo XC70 D3
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
141.9 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
109.1 kWh
141.9 kWh
Volvo XC70 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
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