The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC70 2.4D AWD Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra S tronic (14 - 18)
€ 43,800
€ 45,200
€ 43,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,200
ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI ultra.
Volvo XC70 2.4D
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
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 1.8 TFSI ultra
3988 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4993 lb
Weight Difference:
218 lb
5.47 %
General
Volvo XC70 2.4D
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
B
Generation
C7 (4G)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo XC70 2.4D
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5244T5
Engine Code
CYGA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo XC70 2.4D
161 hp
187 hp
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
310 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo XC70 2.4D
310 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
Performance
Volvo XC70 2.4D
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
124 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC70 2.4D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
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24.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.16 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 2.4D
24.77 lb/hp
20.16 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC70 2.4D
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Volvo XC70 2.4D
31 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
24 mpg
city
33 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
580 mi
Range
685 mi
Volvo XC70 2.4D
580 mi
685 mi
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
Environmental Impact
154.3 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).
111.8 kWh
Volvo XC70 2.4D
154.3 kWh
111.8 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC70 2.4D
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1303 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


















