The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. Volvo XC70 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)

€ 42,500
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11) Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
€ 42,900
 Volvo XC70 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12) Volvo XC70 D3
€ 42,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,900

ⓘ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 3.5 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 5.6 inches lower than the Volvo XC70 D3.
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo XC70 D3
57.6
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11)
73
79.9
63.1
Blueprint Volvo XC70 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
73.3
82.9
73 in
Width
73.3 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
57.6 in
Height
63.1 in
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11)
111.9
194
Blueprint Volvo XC70 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
110.8
190.5
194 in
Length
190.5 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
110.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo XC70 D3
3847 lb
Curb Weight
4079 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5137 lb
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.66 %
Volvo XC70 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)

General

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo XC70 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 XC70 D3
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CCDA
Engine Code
D5204T3
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
187 hp
161 hp
Volvo XC70 D3
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
207 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo XC70 D3

Performance

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo XC70 D3
141 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC70 D3

▶ REPLAY
20.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.34 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
20.57 lb/hp
25.34 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo XC70 D3
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
27 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo XC70 D3
19 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
506 mi
Range
680 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
506 mi
680 mi
Volvo XC70 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).
131.6 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
162.9 kWh
131.6 kWh
Volvo XC70 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo XC70 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft