The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC70 D5 AWD Geartronic (07 - 09) vs. Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)
€ 45,600

€ 63,500

€ 45,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,500
ⓘ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 4.1 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 5.6 inches taller than the Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI.
Volvo XC70 D5
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
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 3.0 TDI
4043 lb
Curb Weight
4354 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5578 lb

Weight Difference:
311 lb
7.14 %

General
Volvo XC70 D5
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
B
Generation
C7 (4G)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC70 D5
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
D5244T4
Engine Code
CVUA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
182 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 3900 rpm
Volvo XC70 D5
182 hp
316 hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo XC70 D5
295 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Performance
Volvo XC70 D5
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
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22.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.78 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D5
22.21 lb/hp
13.78 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC70 D5
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Volvo XC70 D5
28 mpg
38 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
22 mpg
city
31 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
524 mi
Range
731 mi
Volvo XC70 D5
524 mi
731 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
170.8 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).
127.6 kWh
Volvo XC70 D5
170.8 kWh
127.6 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC70 D5
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1248 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