The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC70 3.2 AWD Geartronic (07 - 08) vs. Audi S6 Avant (06 - 08)
€ 46,500
€ 84,500
€ 46,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 84,500
ⓘ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 3.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 5.6 inches taller than the Audi S6 Avant.
Volvo XC70 3.2
Audi S6 Avant
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
194.2
190.5 in
Length
194.2 in
110.8 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC70 3.2
Audi S6 Avant
4065 lb
Curb Weight
4508 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5732 lb
Weight Difference:
443 lb
9.83 %
General
Volvo XC70 3.2
Audi S6 Avant
B
Generation
C6 (4F)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC70 3.2
Audi S6 Avant
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B6324S
Engine Code
BXA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
10
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
5.2 L / 254 cu in
235 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 6800 rpm
Volvo XC70 3.2
235 hp
429 hp
Audi S6 Avant
236 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Volvo XC70 3.2
236 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Audi S6 Avant
Performance
Volvo XC70 3.2
Audi S6 Avant
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC70 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S6 Avant
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17.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.51 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 3.2
17.3 lb/hp
10.51 lb/hp
Audi S6 Avant
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC70 3.2
Audi S6 Avant
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Volvo XC70 3.2
21 mpg
18 mpg
Audi S6 Avant
14 mpg
city
12 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
382 mi
Range
371 mi
Volvo XC70 3.2
382 mi
371 mi
Audi S6 Avant
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).
253.8 kWh
Volvo XC70 3.2
216 kWh
253.8 kWh
Audi S6 Avant
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
438 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC70 3.2
Audi S6 Avant
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
