The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC70 2.4D AWD (09 - 10) vs. Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
€ 41,700

€ 58,000

€ 41,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,000
ⓘ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 4.1 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 5.6 inches taller than the Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI.
Volvo XC70 2.4D
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
63.1
73.3
82.9
57.5
73.8
82.1
73.3 in
Width
73.8 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
63.1 in
Height
57.5 in
110.8
190.5
114.6
194.6
190.5 in
Length
194.6 in
110.8 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC70 2.4D
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
3955 lb
Curb Weight
4167 lb
5269 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5390 lb

Weight Difference:
212 lb
5.09 %

General
Volvo XC70 2.4D
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
B
Generation
C7 (4G)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo XC70 2.4D
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
D5244T5
Engine Code
CREC
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5300 rpm
Volvo XC70 2.4D
161 hp
328 hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
310 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Volvo XC70 2.4D
310 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Performance
Volvo XC70 2.4D
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC70 2.4D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
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24.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.7 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 2.4D
24.57 lb/hp
12.7 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC70 2.4D
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo XC70 2.4D
34 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
25 mpg
city
24 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
621 mi
Range
613 mi
Volvo XC70 2.4D
621 mi
613 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
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).
144 kWh
Volvo XC70 2.4D
144 kWh
144 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC70 2.4D
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1314 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
16.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft










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