The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC70 D4 AWD (13 - 13) vs. Audi RS6 Avant (08 - 10)
€ 44,400

€ 110,700

€ 44,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 110,700
ⓘ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 D4 is 3.5 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 5.7 inches taller than the Audi RS6 Avant.
Volvo XC70 D4
Audi RS6 Avant
63.1
73.3
82.9
57.5
74.4
79.9
73.3 in
Width
74.4 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
63.1 in
Height
57.5 in
110.8
190.5
112
194
190.5 in
Length
194 in
110.8 in
Wheelbase
112 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC70 D4
Audi RS6 Avant
4226 lb
Curb Weight
4630 lb
5269 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5853 lb

Weight Difference:
403 lb
8.7 %

General
Volvo XC70 D4
Audi RS6 Avant
B
Generation
C6 (4F)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC70 D4
Audi RS6 Avant
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
D5244T5
Engine Code
BUH
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
10
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
5 L / 245 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
572 hp
at 6250 rpm
Volvo XC70 D4
161 hp
572 hp
Audi RS6 Avant
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo XC70 D4
310 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Audi RS6 Avant
Performance
Volvo XC70 D4
Audi RS6 Avant
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi RS6 Avant
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26.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.09 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D4
26.25 lb/hp
8.09 lb/hp
Audi RS6 Avant
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC70 D4
Audi RS6 Avant
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Volvo XC70 D4
44 mpg
17 mpg
Audi RS6 Avant
39 mpg
city
12 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
821 mi
Range
355 mi
Volvo XC70 D4
821 mi
355 mi
Audi RS6 Avant
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).
265.2 kWh
Volvo XC70 D4
109.1 kWh
265.2 kWh
Audi RS6 Avant
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
536 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC70 D4
Audi RS6 Avant
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 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