The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC70 D5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15) vs. Audi A6 Avant 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (18 - ..)
€ 50,600

€ 58,200

€ 50,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,200
ⓘ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 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 5.4 inches taller than the Audi A6 Avant 45 TDI.
Volvo XC70 D5
Audi A6 Avant 45 TDI
63.1
73.3
82.9
57.8
74.3
83.1
73.3 in
Width
74.3 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
63.1 in
Height
57.8 in
110.8
190.5
115.1
194.4
190.5 in
Length
194.4 in
110.8 in
Wheelbase
115.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC70 D5
Audi A6 Avant 45 TDI
4257 lb
Curb Weight
4332 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5644 lb

Weight Difference:
75 lb
1.73 %

General
Volvo XC70 D5
Audi A6 Avant 45 TDI
B
Generation
C8 (4K)
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 45 TDI
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
D5244T15
Engine Code
DDVE
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
212 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3250 rpm
Volvo XC70 D5
212 hp
228 hp
Audi A6 Avant 45 TDI
325 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo XC70 D5
325 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 45 TDI
Performance
Volvo XC70 D5
Audi A6 Avant 45 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A6 Avant 45 TDI
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20.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D5
20.08 lb/hp
19 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 45 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC70 D5
Audi A6 Avant 45 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo XC70 D5
37 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 45 TDI
27 mpg
city
37 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
680 mi
Range
675 mi
Volvo XC70 D5
680 mi
675 mi
Audi A6 Avant 45 TDI
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
119.3 kWh
Volvo XC70 D5
131.6 kWh
119.3 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 45 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC70 D5
Audi A6 Avant 45 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1034 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
16.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft










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