The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. Volvo V70 D5 Geartronic (13 - 15)
€ 42,500
€ 46,300
€ 42,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,300
ⓘ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 D5.
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo V70 D5
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 D5
3847 lb
Curb Weight
4004 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5093 lb
Weight Difference:
157 lb
3.92 %
General
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo V70 D5
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 D5
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CCDA
Engine Code
D5244T15
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
187 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
212 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
187 hp
212 hp
Volvo V70 D5
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
207 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V70 D5
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo V70 D5
141 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V70 D5
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20.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.89 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
20.57 lb/hp
18.89 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo V70 D5
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
27 mpg
38 mpg
Volvo V70 D5
19 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
506 mi
Range
702 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
506 mi
702 mi
Volvo V70 D5
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).
127.6 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
162.9 kWh
127.6 kWh
Volvo V70 D5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo V70 D5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1089 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft
