The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. Volvo XC70 D4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 13)
€ 45,300
€ 46,500
€ 45,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,500
ⓘ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 D4.
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo XC70 D4
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 D4
3693 lb
Curb Weight
4257 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5291 lb
Weight Difference:
564 lb
13.25 %
General
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo XC70 D4
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 D4
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
CCEA
Engine Code
D5244T5
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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
217 hp
161 hp
Volvo XC70 D4
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 D4
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo XC70 D4
146 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC70 D4
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17.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.44 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
17.02 lb/hp
26.44 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo XC70 D4
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
28 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo XC70 D4
20 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
512 mi
Range
680 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
512 mi
680 mi
Volvo XC70 D4
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 D4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo XC70 D4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft
