The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC70 T5 Geartronic (13 - 15) vs. Audi S6 Avant (06 - 08)
€ 46,800

€ 84,500

€ 46,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 84,500
ⓘ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 T5 is 3.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 5.6 inches taller than the Audi S6 Avant.
Volvo XC70 T5
Audi S6 Avant
63.1
73.3
82.9
57.6
73
79.9
73.3 in
Width
73 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
63.1 in
Height
57.6 in
110.8
190.5
111.9
194.2
190.5 in
Length
194.2 in
110.8 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC70 T5
Audi S6 Avant
4012 lb
Curb Weight
4508 lb
5093 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5732 lb

Weight Difference:
496 lb
11 %

General
Volvo XC70 T5
Audi S6 Avant
B
Generation
C6 (4F)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC70 T5
Audi S6 Avant
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4204T11
Engine Code
BXA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
10
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
5.2 L / 254 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 6800 rpm
Volvo XC70 T5
242 hp
429 hp
Audi S6 Avant
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Volvo XC70 T5
258 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Audi S6 Avant
Performance
Volvo XC70 T5
Audi S6 Avant
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi S6 Avant
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16.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.51 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 T5
16.58 lb/hp
10.51 lb/hp
Audi S6 Avant
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC70 T5
Audi S6 Avant
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Volvo XC70 T5
35 mpg
18 mpg
Audi S6 Avant
26 mpg
city
12 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
649 mi
Range
371 mi
Volvo XC70 T5
649 mi
371 mi
Audi S6 Avant
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).
253.8 kWh
Volvo XC70 T5
127 kWh
253.8 kWh
Audi S6 Avant
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC70 T5
Audi S6 Avant
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 cu ft