The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC70 D5 AWD (09 - 11) vs. Audi S6 Avant (08 - 10)
€ 44,300
€ 89,100
€ 44,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,100
ⓘ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 3.9 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 6.2 inches taller than the Audi S6 Avant.
Volvo XC70 D5
Audi S6 Avant
63.1
73.3
82.9
56.9
73.4
79.9
73.3 in
Width
73.4 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
63.1 in
Height
56.9 in
110.8
190.5
112.1
194.4
190.5 in
Length
194.4 in
110.8 in
Wheelbase
112.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC70 D5
Audi S6 Avant
3960 lb
Curb Weight
4508 lb
5269 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5732 lb
Weight Difference:
549 lb
12.18 %
General
Volvo XC70 D5
Audi S6 Avant
B
Generation
C6 (4F)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC70 D5
Audi S6 Avant
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D5244T10
Engine Code
BXA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
10
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
5.2 L / 254 cu in
202 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 6800 rpm
Volvo XC70 D5
202 hp
429 hp
Audi S6 Avant
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Volvo XC70 D5
310 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Audi S6 Avant
Performance
Volvo XC70 D5
Audi S6 Avant
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC70 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S6 Avant
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19.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.51 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D5
19.6 lb/hp
10.51 lb/hp
Audi S6 Avant
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC70 D5
Audi S6 Avant
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Volvo XC70 D5
34 mpg
19 mpg
Audi S6 Avant
25 mpg
city
13 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
621 mi
Range
395 mi
Volvo XC70 D5
621 mi
395 mi
Audi S6 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).
238.7 kWh
Volvo XC70 D5
144 kWh
238.7 kWh
Audi S6 Avant
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
481 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC70 D5
Audi S6 Avant
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
