The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC70 D3 AWD Geartronic (10 - 12) vs. Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (12 - 14)
€ 45,500

€ 63,000

€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,000
ⓘ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 D3 is 4 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 5.3 inches taller than the Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI.
Volvo XC70 D3
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
63.1
73.3
82.9
57.9
74.8
82.1
73.3 in
Width
74.8 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
63.1 in
Height
57.9 in
110.8
190.5
114.6
194.5
190.5 in
Length
194.5 in
110.8 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC70 D3
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
4257 lb
Curb Weight
4376 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5644 lb

Weight Difference:
119 lb
2.72 %

General
Volvo XC70 D3
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
B
Generation
C7 (4G)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC70 D3
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
D5244T5
Engine Code
CGQB
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 3900 rpm
Volvo XC70 D3
161 hp
309 hp
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Volvo XC70 D3
310 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
Performance
Volvo XC70 D3
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC70 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
26.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.16 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D3
26.44 lb/hp
14.16 lb/hp
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC70 D3
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo XC70 D3
35 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
27 mpg
city
30 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
639 mi
Range
695 mi
Volvo XC70 D3
639 mi
695 mi
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
139.9 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).
137.9 kWh
Volvo XC70 D3
139.9 kWh
137.9 kWh
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC70 D3
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1034 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
16.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft










45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.6 cu ft