The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI S tronic (14 - 17) vs. Volvo XC70 D5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15)
€ 52,400

€ 50,600

€ 52,400
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 4.1 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
73.8
82.1
63.1
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
114.6
194.6
110.8
190.5
194.6 in
Length
190.5 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
110.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Volvo XC70 D5
4045 lb
Curb Weight
4257 lb
5269 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5291 lb

Weight Difference:
212 lb
4.98 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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)
CRTE
Engine Code
D5244T15
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
215 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
212 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
215 hp
212 hp
Volvo XC70 D5
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo XC70 D5
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Volvo XC70 D5
145 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC70 D5
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18.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.08 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
18.81 lb/hp
20.08 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Volvo XC70 D5
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
51 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo XC70 D5
48 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
986 mi
Range
680 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
986 mi
680 mi
Volvo XC70 D5
Environmental Impact
94.6 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
94.6 kWh
131.6 kWh
Volvo XC70 D5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 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