The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo XC70 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12) vs. Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)

€ 42,900
Volvo XC70 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12) Volvo XC70 D3
€ 48,700
 Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11) Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,700

ⓘ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 3.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 5.6 inches taller than the Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI.
Volvo XC70 D3
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
63.1
Blueprint Volvo XC70 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
73.3
82.9
57.6
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)
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
Blueprint Volvo XC70 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
110.8
190.5
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)
111.9
194
190.5 in
Length
194 in
110.8 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo XC70 D3
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
4079 lb
Curb Weight
4244 lb
5137 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5390 lb
Volvo XC70 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
3.89 %
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)

General

Volvo XC70 D3
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
B
Generation
C6 (4F)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo XC70 D3
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D5204T3
Engine Code
CANA, CANC
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.7 L / 132 cu in
161 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo XC70 D3
161 hp
187 hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo XC70 D3
295 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI

Performance

Volvo XC70 D3
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC70 D3

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI

▶ REPLAY
25.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.7 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D3
25.34 lb/hp
22.7 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo XC70 D3
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Volvo XC70 D3
37 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
28 mpg
city
25 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
680 mi
Range
700 mi
Volvo XC70 D3
680 mi
700 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
146.1 kWh
Volvo XC70 D3
131.6 kWh
146.1 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo XC70 D3
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
16.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47 cu ft