The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. Volvo XC70 3.2 AWD Geartronic (07 - 08)
€ 42,200
€ 46,500
€ 42,200
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 is 3.5 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 5.6 inches lower than the Volvo XC70 3.2.
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Volvo XC70 3.2
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 3.2
3825 lb
Curb Weight
4065 lb
5049 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5291 lb
Weight Difference:
240 lb
5.9 %
General
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Volvo XC70 3.2
C6 (4F)
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Volvo XC70 3.2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CAHA
Engine Code
B6324S
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
235 hp
at 6200 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
168 hp
235 hp
Volvo XC70 3.2
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo XC70 3.2
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Volvo XC70 3.2
133 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC70 3.2
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22.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.3 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
22.77 lb/hp
17.3 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Volvo XC70 3.2
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
40 mpg
21 mpg
Volvo XC70 3.2
32 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
737 mi
Range
382 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
737 mi
382 mi
Volvo XC70 3.2
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
216 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
121.3 kWh
216 kWh
Volvo XC70 3.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
438 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Volvo XC70 3.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft
