The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 11) vs. Volvo XC70 D4 (12 - 13)
€ 50,100
€ 41,000
€ 50,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,000
ⓘ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 D4.
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Volvo XC70 D4
57.6
73
79.9
63.1
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
111.9
194
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 D4
4178 lb
Curb Weight
4032 lb
5401 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb
Weight Difference:
146 lb
3.49 %
General
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Volvo XC70 D4
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 manual transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Volvo XC70 D4
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 D4
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 D4
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Volvo XC70 D4
152 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC70 D4
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17.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.04 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
17.63 lb/hp
25.04 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Volvo XC70 D4
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
35 mpg
43 mpg
Volvo XC70 D4
26 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
742 mi
Range
791 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
742 mi
791 mi
Volvo XC70 D4
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).
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).
113.1 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
137.9 kWh
113.1 kWh
Volvo XC70 D4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Volvo XC70 D4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft
