The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo XC70 D4 (13 - 16) vs. Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)

€ 43,900
Volvo XC70 D4 (13 - 16) Volvo XC70 D4
€ 52,100
 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11) Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
€ 43,900
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 D4 is 3.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 5.6 inches taller than the Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI.
Volvo XC70 D4
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
63.1
Blueprint Volvo XC70 D4 (13 - 16)
73.3
82.9
57.6
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 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 D4 (13 - 16)
110.8
190.5
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 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 D4
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
4087 lb
Curb Weight
4244 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5456 lb
Volvo XC70 D4 (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
157 lb
3.7 %
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)

General

Volvo XC70 D4
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo XC70 D4
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T5
Engine Code
CDYA, CDYC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
179 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo XC70 D4
179 hp
237 hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo XC70 D4
295 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI

Performance

Volvo XC70 D4
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC70 D4

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
22.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.91 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D4
22.83 lb/hp
17.91 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo XC70 D4
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Volvo XC70 D4
53 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
49 mpg
city
25 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
989 mi
Range
700 mi
Volvo XC70 D4
989 mi
700 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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 D4
90.4 kWh
146.1 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo XC70 D4
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
983 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
16.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47 cu ft