Audi A6 C5 or Volvo XC70 I (P2)?

1997–2004 vs 2000–2007 · Sedan/Wagon vs Wagon

In short

Length: A6 C5 4,833 mm, XC70 I (P2) 4,733 mm — a 10 cm difference.
Boot: A6 C5 500 l, XC70 I (P2) 485 l.
Lowest consumption: A6 C5 5.5 l/100 km, XC70 I (P2) 7 l/100 km.
Power: A6 C5 81–221 kW, XC70 I (P2) 120–154 kW.
Standard equipment: A6 C5 21 items (Basis), XC70 I (P2) 34 items (Base).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Audi A6 C51997–2004 · 13 engines · Basis, Ambiente, Ambition, AdvanceSpecifications →Listings →

Volvo XC70 I (P2)2000–2007 · 3 engines · Base, Comfort, SummumSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Audi A6 C51997–2004no listings	Volvo XC70 I (P2)2000–2007no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,796 mm–4,833 mm	Length4,733 mm
Width	Width1,810 mm	Width1,861 mm
Height	Height1,453 mm–1,460 mm	Height1,562 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,760 mm	Wheelbase2,756 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm	Ground clearance209 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume455 l–500 l	Trunk volume485 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,395 kg–1,770 kg	Curb weight1,690 kg–1,740 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank70 l	Fuel tank68 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1997–2004	Production years2000–2007
Body type	Body typeSedan, Wagon	Body typeWagon
Number of engines	Number of engines13	Number of engines3
Power	Power81–221 kW (110–300 hp)	Power120–154 kW (163–209 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.8–4.2	Displacement (l)2.4–2.5
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.5 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI 130	Lowest consumption7 l/100 km · D5 AWD
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.7 s · 2.7 T quattro	Best 0–100 km/h8.3 s · 2.5T AWD
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed210 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · Base
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim21 · Basis	Items in the base trim34 · Base
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim30 · Ambition	Items in the top trim37 · Summum
Equipment · Comfort6 · 9
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone—	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents—	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control—	Cruise Control✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows—	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 5
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover—	Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket—	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 2
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights	Fog Lights—	Fog Lights✓
Equipment · Safety5 · 9
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags—	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts—	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control—	Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)—	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 5
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels—
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels—	Alloy Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels—	R16 Wheels✓
Roof Rails	Roof Rails—	Roof Rails✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
Engine skid plate	Engine skid plate—	Engine skid plate✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi A6 C5 or Volvo XC70 I (P2)?

Length: Audi A6 C5 4,833 mm, Volvo XC70 I (P2) 4,733 mm (a 100 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,760 vs 2,756 mm. Boot: 500 vs 485 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi A6 C5 or Volvo XC70 I (P2)?

The most frugal Audi A6 C5 uses 5.5 l/100 km (1.9 TDI 130); the most frugal Volvo XC70 I (P2) 7 l/100 km (D5 AWD).

Which is more powerful — Audi A6 C5 or Volvo XC70 I (P2)?

The strongest Audi A6 C5 makes 221 kW (300 hp) (4.2 quattro); the strongest Volvo XC70 I (P2) 154 kW (209 hp) (2.5T AWD).

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