The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. Volvo XC70 2.4D Geartronic (09 - 10)
€ 45,300
€ 42,400
€ 45,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400
ⓘ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 2.4D.
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo XC70 2.4D
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 2.4D
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3823 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb
Weight Difference:
130 lb
3.4 %
General
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo XC70 2.4D
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 2.4D
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
CCEA
Engine Code
D5244T14
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
217 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
173 hp
at 3000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
217 hp
173 hp
Volvo XC70 2.4D
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
207 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Volvo XC70 2.4D
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo XC70 2.4D
146 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC70 2.4D
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17.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.1 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
17.02 lb/hp
22.1 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 2.4D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo XC70 2.4D
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
28 mpg
33 mpg
Volvo XC70 2.4D
20 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
512 mi
Range
613 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
512 mi
613 mi
Volvo XC70 2.4D
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).
146.1 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
161.1 kWh
146.1 kWh
Volvo XC70 2.4D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo XC70 2.4D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1292 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft
