The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14)
€ 52,200

€ 59,600

€ 52,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 59,600
ⓘ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 Polestar Performance is 3.5 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 5.6 inches taller than the Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI.
Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
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
193.9
190.5 in
Length
193.9 in
110.8 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
4012 lb
Curb Weight
4255 lb
5093 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5478 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.71 %

General
Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
B
Generation
C7 (4G)
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
B4204T11
Engine Code
CGQB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 3900 rpm
Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
309 hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Performance
Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
16.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.77 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
16.05 lb/hp
13.77 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
35 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
26 mpg
city
30 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
649 mi
Range
641 mi
Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
649 mi
641 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 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).
129.6 kWh
Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
127 kWh
129.6 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 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