The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC70 2.4D AWD (09 - 10) vs. Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI multitronic (08 - 11)
€ 41,700

€ 46,100

€ 41,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,100
ⓘ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 Volvo XC70 2.4D is 8.9 cm shorter, 0.6 cm wider and 14.1 cm taller than the Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI.
Volvo XC70 2.4D
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
1604
1861
2106
1463
1855
2030
1861 mm
Width
1855 mm
2106 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2030 mm
1604 mm
Height
1463 mm
2815
4838
2843
4927
4838 mm
Length
4927 mm
2815 mm
Wheelbase
2843 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC70 2.4D
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
1794 kg
Kerb Weight
1810 kg
2390 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2365 kg

Weight Difference:
16 kg
0.88 %

General
Volvo XC70 2.4D
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
B
Generation
C6 (4F)
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Volvo XC70 2.4D
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
D5244T5
Engine Code
CANA, CANC
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2400 CC
Engine Capacity
2698 CC
161 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo XC70 2.4D
161 bhp
187 bhp
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
420 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1400 rpm
Volvo XC70 2.4D
420 NM
400 NM
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
Performance
Volvo XC70 2.4D
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec

Volvo XC70 2.4D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
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11.14 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.68 kg/bhp
Volvo XC70 2.4D
11.14 kg/bhp
9.68 kg/bhp
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC70 2.4D
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo XC70 2.4D
40 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
30 mpg
city
35 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
621 mi
Range
669 mi
Volvo XC70 2.4D
621 mi
669 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
Environmental Impact
144 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).
133.7 kWh
Volvo XC70 2.4D
144 kWh
133.7 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
186 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC70 2.4D
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
596 kg
Maximum Payload
555 kg
575 L
Boot Capacity
565 L










1600 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1660 L