The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14) vs. Volvo XC70 D5 AWD (13 - 15)

€ 51,800
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14) Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
€ 48,500
Volvo XC70 D5 AWD (13 - 15) Volvo XC70 D5
€ 51,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,500

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
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
73.8
82.1
63.1
Blueprint Volvo XC70 D5 AWD (13 - 15)
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
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
114.6
193.9
Blueprint Volvo XC70 D5 AWD (13 - 15)
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
4112 lb
Curb Weight
4224 lb
5335 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5269 lb
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
112 lb
2.65 %
Volvo XC70 D5 AWD (13 - 15)

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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch 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 3250 rpm
Power
212 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
201 hp
212 hp
Volvo XC70 D5
332 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
332 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Volvo XC70 D5

Performance

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Volvo XC70 D5
143 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC70 D5

 REPLAY
20.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.92 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
20.46 lb/hp
19.92 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Volvo XC70 D5
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
41 mpg
44 mpg
Volvo XC70 D5
35 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
821 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
697 mi
821 mi
Volvo XC70 D5
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
109.1 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
119.3 kWh
109.1 kWh
Volvo XC70 D5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 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