The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC70 3.2 AWD Geartronic (07 - 08) vs. Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI multitronic (08 - 11)
€ 46,500
€ 40,000
€ 46,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000
ⓘ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 3.2 is 3.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 5.6 inches taller than the Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI.
Volvo XC70 3.2
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
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 3.2
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
4065 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4960 lb
Weight Difference:
328 lb
8.07 %
General
Volvo XC70 3.2
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
B
Generation
C6 (4F)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Volvo XC70 3.2
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B6324S
Engine Code
BPJ
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
235 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4300 rpm
Volvo XC70 3.2
235 hp
168 hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Volvo XC70 3.2
236 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Performance
Volvo XC70 3.2
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC70 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
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17.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.24 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 3.2
17.3 lb/hp
22.24 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC70 3.2
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Volvo XC70 3.2
21 mpg
30 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
14 mpg
city
22 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
382 mi
Range
557 mi
Volvo XC70 3.2
382 mi
557 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
216 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).
147.7 kWh
Volvo XC70 3.2
216 kWh
147.7 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
438 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC70 3.2
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 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
