The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe (09 - 10) vs. Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 11)

€ 40,300
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe (09 - 10) Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
€ 50,100
 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 11) Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
€ 40,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,100

ⓘ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 3.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 5.6 inches taller than the Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI.
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
63.1
Blueprint Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe (09 - 10)
73.3
82.9
57.6
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 11)
73
79.9
73.3 in
Width
73 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
63.1 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe (09 - 10)
110.8
190.5
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 11)
111.9
194
190.5 in
Length
194 in
110.8 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
3792 lb
Curb Weight
4178 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5401 lb
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
386 lb
9.24 %
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 11)

General

Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
B
Generation
C6 (4F)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D5244T14
Engine Code
CDYA, CDYC
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
173 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
173 hp
237 hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
310 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI

Performance

Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
21.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.63 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
21.92 lb/hp
17.63 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
39 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
29 mpg
city
26 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
725 mi
Range
742 mi
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
725 mi
742 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
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).
137.9 kWh
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
123.4 kWh
137.9 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
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 cu ft