The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. Volvo XC70 T6 AWD Geartronic (08 - 10)
€ 42,500
€ 51,900
€ 42,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,900
ⓘ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 T6.
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo XC70 T6
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 T6
3847 lb
Curb Weight
4065 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5291 lb
Weight Difference:
218 lb
5.36 %
General
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo XC70 T6
C6 (4F)
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 T6
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
CCDA
Engine Code
B6304T2
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
281 hp
at 5950 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
187 hp
281 hp
Volvo XC70 T6
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 T6
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo XC70 T6
141 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC70 T6
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20.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.47 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
20.57 lb/hp
14.47 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 T6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo XC70 T6
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
27 mpg
20 mpg
Volvo XC70 T6
19 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
506 mi
Range
372 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
506 mi
372 mi
Volvo XC70 T6
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).
221.6 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
162.9 kWh
221.6 kWh
Volvo XC70 T6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo XC70 T6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft
