The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC70 D5 AWD (07 - 09) vs. Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI (08 - 11)
€ 43,600

€ 43,900

€ 43,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,900
ⓘ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 D5 is 3.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 5.6 inches taller than the Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI.
Volvo XC70 D5
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
63.1
73.3
82.9
57.6
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
110.8
190.5
111.9
194
190.5 in
Length
194 in
110.8 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC70 D5
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
4015 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
5269 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5148 lb

Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.24 %

General
Volvo XC70 D5
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
B
Generation
C6 (4F)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo XC70 D5
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
D5244T4
Engine Code
CANA, CANC
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2.7 L / 132 cu in
182 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo XC70 D5
182 hp
187 hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo XC70 D5
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
Performance
Volvo XC70 D5
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC70 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
▶ REPLAY
22.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.98 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D5
22.06 lb/hp
20.98 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC70 D5
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Volvo XC70 D5
31 mpg
38 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
25 mpg
city
28 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
580 mi
Range
702 mi
Volvo XC70 D5
580 mi
702 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
Environmental Impact
154.3 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 D5
154.3 kWh
127.6 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC70 D5
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1254 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