The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. Volvo XC70 D5 AWD (09 - 11)
€ 69,700
€ 44,300
€ 69,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,300
ⓘ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 D5.
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
Volvo XC70 D5
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 D5
4200 lb
Curb Weight
3960 lb
5423 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5269 lb
Weight Difference:
240 lb
5.71 %
General
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
Volvo XC70 D5
C6 (4F)
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
Volvo XC70 D5
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BVJ
Engine Code
D5244T10
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
202 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
345 hp
202 hp
Volvo XC70 D5
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 D5
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
Volvo XC70 D5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC70 D5
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12.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.6 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
12.17 lb/hp
19.6 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
Volvo XC70 D5
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
23 mpg
34 mpg
Volvo XC70 D5
16 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
487 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
487 mi
621 mi
Volvo XC70 D5
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).
144 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
193.3 kWh
144 kWh
Volvo XC70 D5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
Volvo XC70 D5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1310 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft
