The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC70 D4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 13) vs. Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
€ 46,500

€ 54,900

€ 46,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,900
ⓘ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, 0.5 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
193.9
190.5 in
Length
193.9 in
110.8 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC70 D4
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
4257 lb
Curb Weight
4112 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5335 lb

Weight Difference:
146 lb
3.43 %

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

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo XC70 D4
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
D5244T5
Engine Code
CDUC, CDUD
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo XC70 D4
161 hp
242 hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo XC70 D4
310 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Performance
Volvo XC70 D4
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
26.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D4
26.44 lb/hp
16.99 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC70 D4
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Volvo XC70 D4
37 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
27 mpg
city
33 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
680 mi
Range
790 mi
Volvo XC70 D4
680 mi
790 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 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).
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).
121.3 kWh
Volvo XC70 D4
131.6 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC70 D4
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1034 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