The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S6 Avant (06 - 08) vs. Volvo XC70 D4 Geartronic (13 - 13)
€ 84,500

€ 43,800

€ 84,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,800
ⓘ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 S6 Avant is 3.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 5.6 inches lower than the Volvo XC70 D4.
Audi S6 Avant
Volvo XC70 D4
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
194.2
110.8
190.5
194.2 in
Length
190.5 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
110.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S6 Avant
Volvo XC70 D4
4508 lb
Curb Weight
4079 lb
5732 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5137 lb

Weight Difference:
430 lb
9.54 %

General
Audi S6 Avant
Volvo XC70 D4
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 S6 Avant
Volvo XC70 D4
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
BXA
Engine Code
D5204T3
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
5
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
429 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi S6 Avant
429 hp
161 hp
Volvo XC70 D4
398 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S6 Avant
398 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo XC70 D4
Performance
Audi S6 Avant
Volvo XC70 D4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S6 Avant
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC70 D4
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10.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.34 lb/hp
Audi S6 Avant
10.51 lb/hp
25.34 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S6 Avant
Volvo XC70 D4
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi S6 Avant
18 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo XC70 D4
12 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
371 mi
Range
737 mi
Audi S6 Avant
371 mi
737 mi
Volvo XC70 D4
Environmental Impact
253.8 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).
121.3 kWh
Audi S6 Avant
253.8 kWh
121.3 kWh
Volvo XC70 D4
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S6 Avant
Volvo XC70 D4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft










47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft