The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. Volvo V70 T4 Powershift (13 - 15)
€ 45,300

€ 39,700

€ 45,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,700
ⓘ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 T4.
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo V70 T4
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 T4
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3823 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb

Weight Difference:
130 lb
3.4 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo V70 T4
C6 (4F)
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo V70 T4
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CCEA
Engine Code
B4164T2
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
217 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
217 hp
178 hp
Volvo V70 T4
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
207 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V70 T4
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo V70 T4
146 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V70 T4
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17.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.48 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
17.02 lb/hp
21.48 lb/hp
Volvo V70 T4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo V70 T4
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
28 mpg
33 mpg
Volvo V70 T4
20 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
512 mi
Range
604 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
512 mi
604 mi
Volvo V70 T4
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
136.5 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
161.1 kWh
136.5 kWh
Volvo V70 T4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo V70 T4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft










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