The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (11 - 14) vs. Volvo V70 D3 (12 - 13)
€ 45,700

€ 35,900

€ 45,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900
ⓘ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 4.1 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 3.4 inches lower than the Volvo V70 D3.
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo V70 D3
57.5
73.8
82.1
60.9
73.3
82.9
73.8 in
Width
73.3 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
57.5 in
Height
60.9 in
114.6
193.9
110.9
189.9
193.9 in
Length
189.9 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
110.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo V70 D3
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3940 lb
5049 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb

Weight Difference:
115 lb
2.92 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo V70 D3
C7 (4G)
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 manual transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo V70 D3
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
CHVA
Engine Code
D5204T7
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
201 hp
134 hp
Volvo V70 D3
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
207 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V70 D3
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo V70 D3
143 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V70 D3
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19.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.4 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
19.03 lb/hp
29.4 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo V70 D3
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
32 mpg
52 mpg
Volvo V70 D3
25 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
546 mi
Range
967 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
546 mi
967 mi
Volvo V70 D3
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
92.5 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
140.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
Volvo V70 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo V70 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1131 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft










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