The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. Volvo XC70 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
€ 45,300

€ 42,900

€ 45,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,900
ⓘ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 8.9 cm longer, 0.6 cm narrower and 14.1 cm lower than the Volvo XC70 D3.
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo XC70 D3
1463
1855
2030
1604
1861
2106
1855 mm
Width
1861 mm
2030 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2106 mm
1463 mm
Height
1604 mm
2843
4927
2815
4838
4927 mm
Length
4838 mm
2843 mm
Wheelbase
2815 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo XC70 D3
1675 kg
Kerb Weight
1850 kg
2270 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2330 kg

Weight Difference:
175 kg
9.46 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo XC70 D3
C6 (4F)
Generation
B
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo XC70 D3
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
CCEA
Engine Code
D5204T3
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
2773 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
217 bhp
at 5750 rpm
Power
161 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
217 bhp
161 bhp
Volvo XC70 D3
280 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
280 NM
400 NM
Volvo XC70 D3
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo XC70 D3
146 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
106 m
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

Volvo XC70 D3
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7.72 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.49 kg/bhp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
7.72 kg/bhp
11.49 kg/bhp
Volvo XC70 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo XC70 D3
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
33 mpg
44 mpg
Volvo XC70 D3
24 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
motorway
53 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
512 mi
Range
680 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
512 mi
680 mi
Volvo XC70 D3
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).
131.6 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
161.1 kWh
131.6 kWh
Volvo XC70 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
197 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo XC70 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
595 kg
Maximum Payload
480 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
575 L










1660 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1600 L