The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. Volvo V70 D3 Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 42,500

€ 40,400

€ 42,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,400
ⓘ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 Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI is 4.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.3 inches lower than the Volvo V70 D3.
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo V70 D3
57.6
73
79.9
60.9
73.3
82.9
73 in
Width
73.3 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
57.6 in
Height
60.9 in
111.9
194
110.9
189.5
194 in
Length
189.5 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
110.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo V70 D3
3847 lb
Curb Weight
3993 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5049 lb

Weight Difference:
146 lb
3.66 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo V70 D3
C6 (4F)
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo V70 D3
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CCDA
Engine Code
D4204T9
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
187 hp
148 hp
Volvo V70 D3
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
207 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V70 D3
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo V70 D3
141 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V70 D3
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20.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.98 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
20.57 lb/hp
26.98 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo V70 D3
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
27 mpg
52 mpg
Volvo V70 D3
19 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
506 mi
Range
967 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
506 mi
967 mi
Volvo V70 D3
Environmental Impact
162.9 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
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
162.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
Volvo V70 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo V70 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1056 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft










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