The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC70 D5 AWD (09 - 11) vs. Audi RS6 Avant tiptronic (19 - ..)
€ 44,300

€ 117,500

€ 44,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 117,500
ⓘ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 6.2 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and 5.7 inches taller than the Audi RS6 Avant.
Volvo XC70 D5
Audi RS6 Avant
63.1
73.3
82.9
57.5
76.8
83.5
73.3 in
Width
76.8 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
63.1 in
Height
57.5 in
110.8
190.5
115.3
196.7
190.5 in
Length
196.7 in
110.8 in
Wheelbase
115.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC70 D5
Audi RS6 Avant
3960 lb
Curb Weight
4740 lb
5269 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6041 lb

Weight Difference:
780 lb
16.46 %

General
Volvo XC70 D5
Audi RS6 Avant
B
Generation
C8 (4K)
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC70 D5
Audi RS6 Avant
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
8-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
D5244T10
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
8
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
202 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
592 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo XC70 D5
202 hp
592 hp
Audi RS6 Avant
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 2050 rpm
Volvo XC70 D5
310 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
Audi RS6 Avant
Performance
Volvo XC70 D5
Audi RS6 Avant
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi RS6 Avant
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19.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.01 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D5
19.6 lb/hp
8.01 lb/hp
Audi RS6 Avant
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC70 D5
Audi RS6 Avant
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Volvo XC70 D5
34 mpg
20 mpg
Audi RS6 Avant
25 mpg
city
15 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
621 mi
Range
395 mi
Volvo XC70 D5
621 mi
395 mi
Audi RS6 Avant
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).
217.9 kWh
Volvo XC70 D5
144 kWh
217.9 kWh
Audi RS6 Avant
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
452 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC70 D5
Audi RS6 Avant
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1310 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
16.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft










45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.6 cu ft