The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. Volvo XC70 D4 (13 - 16)
€ 42,500

€ 43,900

€ 42,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,900
ⓘ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 D4.
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo XC70 D4
57.6
73
79.9
63.1
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
111.9
194
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 D4
3847 lb
Curb Weight
4087 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb

Weight Difference:
240 lb
5.87 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo XC70 D4
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 manual transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo XC70 D4
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CCDA
Engine Code
D4204T5
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
179 hp
at 4250 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
187 hp
179 hp
Volvo XC70 D4
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
207 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo XC70 D4
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo XC70 D4
141 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo XC70 D4
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20.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.83 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
20.57 lb/hp
22.83 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo XC70 D4
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
27 mpg
53 mpg
Volvo XC70 D4
19 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
506 mi
Range
989 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
506 mi
989 mi
Volvo XC70 D4
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).
90.4 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
162.9 kWh
90.4 kWh
Volvo XC70 D4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo XC70 D4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft










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