The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC70 D5 AWD (13 - 15) vs. Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 11)
€ 48,500

€ 53,300

€ 48,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the Volvo XC70 D5 is 3.8 inches shorter and 3.9 inches taller.
Volvo XC70 D5
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
63.1
73.3
82.9
59.3
73.3
79.9
73.3 in
Width
73.3 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
63.1 in
Height
59.3 in
110.8
190.5
111.5
194.3
190.5 in
Length
194.3 in
110.8 in
Wheelbase
111.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC70 D5
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
4224 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
5269 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5501 lb

Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.24 %

General
Volvo XC70 D5
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
B
Generation
C6 (4F)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo XC70 D5
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
D5244T15
Engine Code
CDYA, CDYC
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
212 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo XC70 D5
212 hp
237 hp
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo XC70 D5
310 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
Performance
Volvo XC70 D5
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
19.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.05 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D5
19.92 lb/hp
18.05 lb/hp
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC70 D5
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Volvo XC70 D5
44 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
39 mpg
city
25 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
821 mi
Range
690 mi
Volvo XC70 D5
821 mi
690 mi
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
148.1 kWh
Volvo XC70 D5
109.1 kWh
148.1 kWh
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC70 D5
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1045 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