The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. Volvo XC70 D5 AWD Geartronic (15 - 16)

€ 42,500
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11) Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
€ 51,000
Volvo XC70 D5 AWD Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo XC70 D5
€ 42,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,000

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 D5.
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo XC70 D5
57.6
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11)
73
79.9
63.1
Blueprint Volvo XC70 D5 AWD Geartronic (15 - 16)
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 D5 AWD Geartronic (15 - 16)
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 D5
3847 lb
Curb Weight
4173 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5291 lb
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
326 lb
7.81 %
Volvo XC70 D5 AWD Geartronic (15 - 16)

General

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo XC70 D5
C6 (4F)
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo XC70 D5
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
CCDA
Engine Code
D5244T20
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
217 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
187 hp
217 hp
Volvo XC70 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 XC70 D5

Performance

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo XC70 D5
141 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC70 D5

 REPLAY
20.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.23 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
20.57 lb/hp
19.23 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo XC70 D5
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
27 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo XC70 D5
19 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
506 mi
Range
750 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
506 mi
750 mi
Volvo XC70 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).
119.3 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
162.9 kWh
119.3 kWh
Volvo XC70 D5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo XC70 D5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1118 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft