The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC70 D5 AWD (09 - 11) vs. Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (08 - 11)
€ 44,300

€ 42,200

€ 44,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,200
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Volvo XC70 D5
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 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 2.0 TDI
3960 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5269 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5049 lb

Weight Difference:
134 lb
3.38 %

General
Volvo XC70 D5
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Volvo XC70 D5
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D5244T10
Engine Code
CAHA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
202 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo XC70 D5
202 hp
168 hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo XC70 D5
310 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Performance
Volvo XC70 D5
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
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19.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.77 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D5
19.6 lb/hp
22.77 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC70 D5
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Volvo XC70 D5
34 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
25 mpg
city
32 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
621 mi
Range
737 mi
Volvo XC70 D5
621 mi
737 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
144 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 D5
144 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC70 D5
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1310 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