The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e (08 - 11) vs. Volvo XC70 D4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 13)
€ 38,800

€ 46,500

€ 38,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,500
ⓘ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 D4.
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
Volvo XC70 D4
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 e
Volvo XC70 D4
3737 lb
Curb Weight
4257 lb
4960 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5291 lb

Weight Difference:
520 lb
12.21 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
Volvo XC70 D4
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
Volvo XC70 D4
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 D4
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
236 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Volvo XC70 D4
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
Volvo XC70 D4
127 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC70 D4
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27.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.44 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
27.89 lb/hp
26.44 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
Volvo XC70 D4
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
44 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo XC70 D4
34 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
821 mi
Range
680 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
821 mi
680 mi
Volvo XC70 D4
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).
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 Avant 2.0 TDI e
109.1 kWh
131.6 kWh
Volvo XC70 D4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
Volvo XC70 D4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft










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