The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 11) vs. Volvo XC70 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)

€ 50,100
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 11) Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
€ 42,900
 Volvo XC70 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12) Volvo XC70 D3
€ 50,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,900

ⓘ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, 0.2 inches narrower and 5.6 inches lower than the Volvo XC70 D3.
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Volvo XC70 D3
57.6
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 11)
73
79.9
63.1
Blueprint Volvo XC70 D3 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 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 11)
111.9
194
Blueprint Volvo XC70 D3 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 3.0 TDI
Volvo XC70 D3
4178 lb
Curb Weight
4079 lb
5401 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5137 lb
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.37 %
Volvo XC70 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)

General

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Volvo XC70 D3
C6 (4F)
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Volvo XC70 D3
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CDYA, CDYC
Engine Code
D5204T3
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
237 hp
161 hp
Volvo XC70 D3
369 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo XC70 D3

Performance

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Volvo XC70 D3
152 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC70 D3

▶ REPLAY
17.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.34 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
17.63 lb/hp
25.34 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Volvo XC70 D3
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
35 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo XC70 D3
26 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
742 mi
Range
680 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
742 mi
680 mi
Volvo XC70 D3
Environmental Impact
137.9 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).
131.6 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
137.9 kWh
131.6 kWh
Volvo XC70 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Volvo XC70 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft