The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC70 T5 Geartronic (13 - 15) vs. Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (11 - 14)
€ 46,800

€ 44,200

€ 46,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,200
ⓘ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 T5 is 3.5 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 5.6 inches taller than the Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI.
Volvo XC70 T5
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 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
193.9
190.5 in
Length
193.9 in
110.8 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC70 T5
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
4012 lb
Curb Weight
3847 lb
5093 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.11 %

General
Volvo XC70 T5
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
B
Generation
C7 (4G)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Volvo XC70 T5
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4204T11
Engine Code
CMGB, CGLC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo XC70 T5
242 hp
175 hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo XC70 T5
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Performance
Volvo XC70 T5
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC70 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
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16.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.98 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 T5
16.58 lb/hp
21.98 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC70 T5
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo XC70 T5
35 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
26 mpg
city
39 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
649 mi
Range
792 mi
Volvo XC70 T5
649 mi
792 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
127 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).
104.9 kWh
Volvo XC70 T5
127 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC70 T5
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 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