The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC70 3.2 AWD Geartronic (07 - 08) vs. Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)
€ 46,500

€ 52,100

€ 46,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,100
ⓘ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 3.2 is 8.9 cm shorter, 0.6 cm wider and 14.1 cm taller than the Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI.
Volvo XC70 3.2
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
1604
1861
2106
1463
1855
2030
1861 mm
Width
1855 mm
2106 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2030 mm
1604 mm
Height
1463 mm
2815
4838
2843
4927
4838 mm
Length
4927 mm
2815 mm
Wheelbase
2843 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC70 3.2
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
1844 kg
Kerb Weight
1845 kg
2400 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2420 kg

Weight Difference:
1 kg
0.05 %

General
Volvo XC70 3.2
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
B
Generation
C6 (4F)
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC70 3.2
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine with compressor
B6324S
Engine Code
CAJA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3192 CC
Engine Capacity
2995 CC
235 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Power
286 bhp
at 4850 rpm
Volvo XC70 3.2
235 bhp
286 bhp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
320 NM
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
420 NM
at 2500 rpm
Volvo XC70 3.2
320 NM
420 NM
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Performance
Volvo XC70 3.2
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec

Volvo XC70 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
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7.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.45 kg/bhp
Volvo XC70 3.2
7.85 kg/bhp
6.45 kg/bhp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC70 3.2
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Volvo XC70 3.2
25 mpg
30 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
17 mpg
city
21 mpg
33 mpg
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
382 mi
Range
523 mi
Volvo XC70 3.2
382 mi
523 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 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).
179.9 kWh
Volvo XC70 3.2
216 kWh
179.9 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
223 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC70 3.2
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
556 kg
Maximum Payload
575 kg
575 L
Boot Capacity
565 L










1600 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1660 L