The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14) vs. Volvo XC70 D4 AWD (13 - 16)

€ 59,600
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14) Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
€ 46,200
 Volvo XC70 D4 AWD (13 - 16) Volvo XC70 D4
€ 59,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,200

ⓘ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 is 3.5 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 5.6 inches lower than the Volvo XC70 D4.
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Volvo XC70 D4
57.5
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14)
73.8
82.1
63.1
Blueprint Volvo XC70 D4 AWD (13 - 16)
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 tiptronic (11 - 14)
114.6
193.9
Blueprint Volvo XC70 D4 AWD (13 - 16)
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 D4
4255 lb
Curb Weight
4226 lb
5478 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5269 lb
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.68 %
Volvo XC70 D4 AWD (13 - 16)

General

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Volvo XC70 D4
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 manual transmission

Engine

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Volvo XC70 D4
V6 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
CGQB
Engine Code
D5244T12
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
309 hp
at 3900 rpm
Power
179 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
309 hp
179 hp
Volvo XC70 D4
479 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
479 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Volvo XC70 D4

Performance

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Volvo XC70 D4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC70 D4

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13.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.61 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
13.77 lb/hp
23.61 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Volvo XC70 D4
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
37 mpg
44 mpg
Volvo XC70 D4
30 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
641 mi
Range
821 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
641 mi
821 mi
Volvo XC70 D4
Environmental Impact
129.6 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).
109.1 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
129.6 kWh
109.1 kWh
Volvo XC70 D4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 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
1043 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft
47.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft