The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition quattro tiptronic (14 - 18) vs. Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 71,500

€ 52,200

€ 71,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,200
ⓘ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 competition is 4.1 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 5.6 inches lower than the Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance.
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
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
194.6
110.8
190.5
194.6 in
Length
190.5 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
110.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
4420 lb
Curb Weight
4173 lb
5644 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5291 lb

Weight Difference:
247 lb
5.59 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
C7 (4G)
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CVUB
Engine Code
D5244T20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
322 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
322 hp
227 hp
Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
479 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
347 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
479 lb‑ft
347 lb‑ft
Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
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13.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.38 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
13.73 lb/hp
18.38 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
37 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
31 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
709 mi
Range
750 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
709 mi
750 mi
Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
119.3 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
131.6 kWh
119.3 kWh
Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1118 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft










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