Car comparison

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) · Facelift 2014 1.8 TFSI ultravsVolvo XC70 II · Facelift 2013 2.4 D5

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) · Facelift 2014

1.8 TFSI ultra

190 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2016
VS

Volvo XC70 II · Facelift 2013

2.4 D5

215 hp2400 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2013-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 1.8 TFSI ultra

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    225 km/h
    140 mph
  • Lightest
    1,635 kg
    3,605 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    116 hp/t
    87 kW/t
    8.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    142 g/km
  • Best performance score
    48/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5

  • Most powerful
    215 hp
    160 kW
  • Highest torque
    440 Nm
    325 lb-ft
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,094 km
    680 mi
  • Largest trunk
    575 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI ultraVolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
Power
190hp142kW
215hp160kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,635kg3,605lb
1,932kg4,259lb
Gross weight
2,265kg4,993lb
2,400kg5,291lb
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
To 99% top speed
78.7s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
74.3s99% target: 203 km/h / 126 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.2s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
34.9s
Calculated
58.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.8s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.9s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
116hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
111hp/t83kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
228Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,083km673mi
Calculated
1,094km680mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
2,400cc146cu in
Length
4,943mm195in
4,838mm190in
Width
1,874mm74in
1,870mm74in
Height
1,461mm58in
1,604mm63in
Wheelbase
2,912mm115in
2,815mm111in
Front track
1,627mm64in
1,614mm64in
Rear track
1,618mm64in
1,580mm62in
Trunk volume
565L
575L
Max trunk volume
1,680L
1,600L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
65L
70L
CO2 emissions
142g/km
169g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 1.8 TFSI ultraVolvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5PowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 1.8 TFSI ultra: Power / Torque
  • Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI ultra4,200-6,200 rpm1,400-4,100 rpm6,450 rpm
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D54,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI ultraVolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.8 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.2 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.9 s
58.2 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.9 s
16.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI ultra
190 hp
142 kW
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
215 hp
160 kW

Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5 has 25 hp more than AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 1.8 TFSI ultra.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 1.8 TFSI ultra and Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5: 25 hp (19 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI ultra
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
440 Nm
325 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI ultra
1,635 kg
3,605 lb
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
1,932 kg
4,259 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI ultra
225 km/h
140 mph
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
205 km/h
127 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI ultra8.2 s
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D58.3 s

Although Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5 has more power, AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 1.8 TFSI ultra is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 1.8 TFSI ultra and Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI ultra
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI ultra
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI ultra
1,083 km
673 mi
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
1,094 km
680 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI ultra
190 hp
142 kW
8.2 s
225 km/h
140 mph
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
215 hp
160 kW
8.3 s
205 km/h
127 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI ultra
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,943 mm
194.6 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
Power
215 hp
160 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
575 L
20.3 cu ft
Length
4,838 mm
190.5 in
Height
1,604 mm
63.1 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI ultra
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
Power
215 hp
160 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 1.8 TFSI ultra is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI ultra
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
8.2 s
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
8.3 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI ultra
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI ultraVolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
Power
190 hp
142 kW
215 hp
160 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.2 s
8.3 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
Lightness
1,635 kg
3,605 lb
1,932 kg
4,259 lb
Fuel consumption
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,943 mm
194.6 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
575 L
20.3 cu ft
Length
4,838 mm
190.5 in
Height
1,604 mm
63.1 in
Range score
1,083 km
673 mi
1,094 km
680 mi
CO2 score
142 g/km
169 g/km
Trunk score
565 L
20.0 cu ft
575 L
20.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 1.8 TFSI ultraVolvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5
Consumption6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.50 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.90 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used900 L238 US gal198 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,575 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 1.8 TFSI ultra

  • Is 297 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 27 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5

  • Has 25 hp more
  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Has 10 km (6 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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