The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. Volvo XC70 2.4D Geartronic (09 - 10)
€ 69,700
€ 42,400
€ 69,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400
ⓘ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 4.2 FSI is 3.5 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 5.6 inches lower than the Volvo XC70 2.4D.
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
Volvo XC70 2.4D
57.6
73
79.9
63.1
73.3
82.9
73 in
Width
73.3 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
57.6 in
Height
63.1 in
111.9
194
110.8
190.5
194 in
Length
190.5 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
110.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
Volvo XC70 2.4D
4200 lb
Curb Weight
3823 lb
5423 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb
Weight Difference:
377 lb
8.98 %
General
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
Volvo XC70 2.4D
C6 (4F)
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
Volvo XC70 2.4D
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
BVJ
Engine Code
D5244T14
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
5
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
345 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
173 hp
at 3000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
345 hp
173 hp
Volvo XC70 2.4D
325 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
325 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Volvo XC70 2.4D
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
Volvo XC70 2.4D
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC70 2.4D
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12.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.1 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
12.17 lb/hp
22.1 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 2.4D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
Volvo XC70 2.4D
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
23 mpg
33 mpg
Volvo XC70 2.4D
16 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
487 mi
Range
613 mi
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
487 mi
613 mi
Volvo XC70 2.4D
Environmental Impact
193.3 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).
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).
146.1 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
193.3 kWh
146.1 kWh
Volvo XC70 2.4D
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
Volvo XC70 2.4D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1292 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft
