The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe (09 - 10) vs. Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)
€ 40,300

€ 42,100

€ 40,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,100
ⓘ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 DRIVe is 4.1 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 5.6 inches taller than the Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI.
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 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 DRIVe
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
3792 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.61 %

General
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
B
Generation
C7 (4G)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5244T14
Engine Code
CYGA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
173 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
173 hp
187 hp
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
310 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
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21.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.75 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
21.92 lb/hp
19.75 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
39 mpg
38 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
29 mpg
city
30 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
725 mi
Range
651 mi
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
725 mi
651 mi
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
117.5 kWh
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
123.4 kWh
117.5 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 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