The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC70 2.4D Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e (08 - 11)
€ 42,400

€ 38,800

€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,800
ⓘ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 3.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 5.6 inches taller than the Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e.
Volvo XC70 2.4D
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
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
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
3823 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4960 lb

Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.25 %

General
Volvo XC70 2.4D
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
B
Generation
C6 (4F)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo XC70 2.4D
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D5244T14
Engine Code
CAGB
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
173 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo XC70 2.4D
173 hp
134 hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo XC70 2.4D
310 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
Performance
Volvo XC70 2.4D
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
127 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC70 2.4D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
▶ REPLAY
22.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.89 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 2.4D
22.1 lb/hp
27.89 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC70 2.4D
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo XC70 2.4D
33 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
24 mpg
city
34 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
613 mi
Range
821 mi
Volvo XC70 2.4D
613 mi
821 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
Environmental Impact
146.1 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).
109.1 kWh
Volvo XC70 2.4D
146.1 kWh
109.1 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC70 2.4D
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI e
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1292 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