The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC70 T5 Geartronic (13 - 15) vs. Audi A6 Avant 40 TDI quattro S tronic (18 - ..)
€ 46,800

€ 55,100

€ 46,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,100
ⓘ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 4 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 5.4 inches taller than the Audi A6 Avant 40 TDI.
Volvo XC70 T5
Audi A6 Avant 40 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 T5
Audi A6 Avant 40 TDI
4012 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5093 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5346 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.35 %

General
Volvo XC70 T5
Audi A6 Avant 40 TDI
B
Generation
C8 (4K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo XC70 T5
Audi A6 Avant 40 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4204T11
Engine Code
DFBA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Volvo XC70 T5
242 hp
201 hp
Audi A6 Avant 40 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo XC70 T5
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 40 TDI
Performance
Volvo XC70 T5
Audi A6 Avant 40 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A6 Avant 40 TDI
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16.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.24 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 T5
16.58 lb/hp
20.24 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 40 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC70 T5
Audi A6 Avant 40 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo XC70 T5
35 mpg
52 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 40 TDI
26 mpg
city
48 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
649 mi
Range
870 mi
Volvo XC70 T5
649 mi
870 mi
Audi A6 Avant 40 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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo XC70 T5
127 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 40 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC70 T5
Audi A6 Avant 40 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
16.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft










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