The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (11 - 14) vs. Volvo XC70 D4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 16)
€ 44,200

€ 48,300

€ 44,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,300
ⓘ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, 0.5 inches wider and 5.6 inches lower than the Volvo XC70 D4.
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Volvo XC70 D4
57.5
73.8
82.1
63.1
73.3
82.9
73.8 in
Width
73.3 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
57.5 in
Height
63.1 in
114.6
193.9
110.8
190.5
193.9 in
Length
190.5 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
110.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Volvo XC70 D4
3847 lb
Curb Weight
4262 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5291 lb

Weight Difference:
414 lb
9.71 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Volvo XC70 D4
C7 (4G)
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 D4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CMGB, CGLC
Engine Code
D5244T12
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
179 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
175 hp
179 hp
Volvo XC70 D4
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Volvo XC70 D4
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Volvo XC70 D4
138 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo XC70 D4
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21.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.81 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
21.98 lb/hp
23.81 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Volvo XC70 D4
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo XC70 D4
39 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
792 mi
Range
680 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
792 mi
680 mi
Volvo XC70 D4
Environmental Impact
104.9 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
104.9 kWh
131.6 kWh
Volvo XC70 D4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Volvo XC70 D4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1030 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft










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