The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC70 D5 AWD (13 - 15) vs. Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra S tronic (14 - 18)
€ 48,500

€ 45,200

€ 48,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,200
ⓘ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 4.1 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 5.6 inches taller than the Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra.
Volvo XC70 D5
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
63.1
73.3
82.9
57.5
73.8
82.1
73.3 in
Width
73.8 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
63.1 in
Height
57.5 in
110.8
190.5
114.6
194.6
190.5 in
Length
194.6 in
110.8 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC70 D5
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
4224 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
5269 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4993 lb

Weight Difference:
454 lb
10.75 %

General
Volvo XC70 D5
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
B
Generation
C7 (4G)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo XC70 D5
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5244T15
Engine Code
CYGA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
212 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo XC70 D5
212 hp
187 hp
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo XC70 D5
310 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
Performance
Volvo XC70 D5
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
130 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
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19.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.16 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D5
19.92 lb/hp
20.16 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC70 D5
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Volvo XC70 D5
44 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
39 mpg
city
33 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
821 mi
Range
685 mi
Volvo XC70 D5
821 mi
685 mi
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
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).
111.8 kWh
Volvo XC70 D5
109.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC70 D5
Audi A6 Avant 1.8 TFSI ultra
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)
47.6 cu ft