The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 59,600
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14) Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
€ 50,600
 Volvo XC70 D5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15) Volvo XC70 D5
€ 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 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 tiptronic (11 - 14)
73.8
82.1
63.1
Blueprint Volvo XC70 D5 AWD Geartronic (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 tiptronic (11 - 14)
114.6
193.9
Blueprint Volvo XC70 D5 AWD Geartronic (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
4255 lb
Curb Weight
4257 lb
5478 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5291 lb
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.05 %
Volvo XC70 D5 AWD Geartronic (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)
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
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
309 hp
at 3900 rpm
Power
212 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
309 hp
212 hp
Volvo XC70 D5
479 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
479 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
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

243 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC70 D5

▶ REPLAY
13.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.08 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
13.77 lb/hp
20.08 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Volvo XC70 D5
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
37 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo XC70 D5
30 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
131.6 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
129.6 kWh
131.6 kWh
Volvo XC70 D5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 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
1034 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft
47.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft