The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC70 D4 (13 - 13) vs. Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)
€ 41,700

€ 63,500

€ 41,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,500
ⓘ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 D4 is 4.1 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 5.6 inches taller than the Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI.
Volvo XC70 D4
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
63.1
73.3
82.9
57.5
73.8
82.1
73.3 in
Width
73.8 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
63.1 in
Height
57.5 in
110.8
190.5
114.6
194.6
190.5 in
Length
194.6 in
110.8 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC70 D4
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
4032 lb
Curb Weight
4354 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5578 lb

Weight Difference:
322 lb
7.4 %

General
Volvo XC70 D4
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
B
Generation
C7 (4G)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC70 D4
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
D5204T3
Engine Code
CVUA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
161 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 3900 rpm
Volvo XC70 D4
161 hp
316 hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo XC70 D4
295 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Performance
Volvo XC70 D4
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC70 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
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25.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.78 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D4
25.04 lb/hp
13.78 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC70 D4
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Volvo XC70 D4
44 mpg
38 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
35 mpg
city
31 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
821 mi
Range
731 mi
Volvo XC70 D4
821 mi
731 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
127.6 kWh
Volvo XC70 D4
109.1 kWh
127.6 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC70 D4
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
16.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft










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