The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI (11 - 14) vs. Volvo XC70 D5 AWD (11 - 13)
€ 46,800

€ 46,600

€ 46,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,600
ⓘ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 3.0 TDI is 3.5 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 5.6 inches lower than the Volvo XC70 D5.
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Volvo XC70 D5
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 3.0 TDI
Volvo XC70 D5
3891 lb
Curb Weight
4224 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5269 lb

Weight Difference:
333 lb
7.88 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Volvo XC70 D5
C7 (4G)
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 3.0 TDI
Volvo XC70 D5
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CLAA, CLAB
Engine Code
D5244T15
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
201 hp
at 3700 rpm
Power
212 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
201 hp
212 hp
Volvo XC70 D5
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Volvo XC70 D5
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Volvo XC70 D5
144 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC70 D5
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19.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.92 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
19.36 lb/hp
19.92 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Volvo XC70 D5
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
44 mpg
42 mpg
Volvo XC70 D5
36 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
762 mi
Range
777 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
762 mi
777 mi
Volvo XC70 D5
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).
115.2 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
115.2 kWh
Volvo XC70 D5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Volvo XC70 D5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1045 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft










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