The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14) vs. Volvo XC70 D5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15)
€ 59,600
€ 50,600
€ 59,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,600
ⓘ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 8.8 cm longer, 1.3 cm wider and 14.3 cm lower than the Volvo XC70 D5.
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Volvo XC70 D5
1461
1874
2086
1604
1861
2106
1874 mm
Width
1861 mm
2086 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2106 mm
1461 mm
Height
1604 mm
2912
4926
2815
4838
4926 mm
Length
4838 mm
2912 mm
Wheelbase
2815 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Volvo XC70 D5
1930 kg
Kerb Weight
1931 kg
2485 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2400 kg
Weight Difference:
1 kg
0.05 %
General
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Volvo XC70 D5
C7 (4G)
Generation
B
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Volvo XC70 D5
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CGQB
Engine Code
D5244T15
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
2400 CC
309 bhp
at 3900 rpm
Power
212 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
309 bhp
212 bhp
Volvo XC70 D5
650 NM
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
440 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
650 NM
440 NM
Volvo XC70 D5
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Volvo XC70 D5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
74 m
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
Volvo XC70 D5
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6.25 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.11 kg/bhp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
6.25 kg/bhp
9.11 kg/bhp
Volvo XC70 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Volvo XC70 D5
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
45 mpg
44 mpg
Volvo XC70 D5
36 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
motorway
54 mpg
65 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
641 mi
Range
680 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
641 mi
680 mi
Volvo XC70 D5
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).
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
129.6 kWh
131.6 kWh
Volvo XC70 D5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Volvo XC70 D5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
555 kg
Maximum Payload
469 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
575 L










1680 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1600 L



















