The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe (09 - 10) vs. Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra S tronic (14 - 18)
€ 40,300

€ 48,000

€ 40,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,000
ⓘ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 DRIVe is 4.1 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 5.6 inches taller than the Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra.
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI 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 DRIVe
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
3792 lb
Curb Weight
3968 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5192 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.44 %

General
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
B
Generation
C7 (4G)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D5244T14
Engine Code
CNHA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
173 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3800 rpm
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
173 hp
187 hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
310 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
Performance
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
130 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
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21.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.22 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
21.92 lb/hp
21.22 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
39 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
29 mpg
city
48 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
725 mi
Range
1031 mi
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
725 mi
1031 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
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).
90.4 kWh
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
123.4 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra
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