The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 42,200
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (08 - 11) Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
€ 45,500
 Volvo XC70 D3 AWD Geartronic (10 - 12) Volvo XC70 D3
€ 42,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,500

ⓘ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 D3.
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Volvo XC70 D3
57.6
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (08 - 11)
73
79.9
63.1
Blueprint Volvo XC70 D3 AWD Geartronic (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 multitronic (08 - 11)
111.9
194
Blueprint Volvo XC70 D3 AWD Geartronic (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
Volvo XC70 D3
3825 lb
Curb Weight
4257 lb
5049 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5291 lb
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
432 lb
10.15 %
Volvo XC70 D3 AWD Geartronic (10 - 12)

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)
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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 1500 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
133 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC70 D3

▶ REPLAY
22.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.44 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
22.77 lb/hp
26.44 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Volvo XC70 D3
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
40 mpg
35 mpg
Volvo XC70 D3
32 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
737 mi
Range
639 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
737 mi
639 mi
Volvo XC70 D3
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).
139.9 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
121.3 kWh
139.9 kWh
Volvo XC70 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 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
1034 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft