The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe (09 - 10) vs. Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
€ 40,300
€ 69,700
€ 40,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,700
ⓘ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 4.2 FSI.
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
63.1
73.3
82.9
57.6
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
110.8
190.5
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 4.2 FSI
3792 lb
Curb Weight
4200 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5423 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
9.71 %
General
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
B
Generation
C6 (4F)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D5244T14
Engine Code
BVJ
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
8
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
173 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 6800 rpm
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
173 hp
345 hp
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
310 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
Performance
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
▶ REPLAY
21.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.17 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
21.92 lb/hp
12.17 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
39 mpg
23 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
29 mpg
city
16 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
725 mi
Range
487 mi
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
725 mi
487 mi
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
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).
193.3 kWh
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
123.4 kWh
193.3 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
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
