The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (11 - 14) vs. Volvo XC70 D3 AWD (10 - 12)

€ 45,700
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (11 - 14) Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
€ 42,400
 Volvo XC70 D3 AWD (10 - 12) Volvo XC70 D3
€ 45,700
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, 0.5 inches wider and 5.6 inches lower than the Volvo XC70 D3.
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo XC70 D3
57.5
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (11 - 14)
73.8
82.1
63.1
Blueprint Volvo XC70 D3 AWD (10 - 12)
73.3
82.9
73.8 in
Width
73.3 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
57.5 in
Height
63.1 in
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (11 - 14)
114.6
193.9
Blueprint Volvo XC70 D3 AWD (10 - 12)
110.8
190.5
193.9 in
Length
190.5 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
110.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo XC70 D3
3825 lb
Curb Weight
4259 lb
5049 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5269 lb
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
434 lb
10.19 %
Volvo XC70 D3 AWD (10 - 12)

General

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo XC70 D3
C7 (4G)
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 manual transmission

Engine

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo XC70 D3
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CHVA
Engine Code
D5244T5
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
201 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
201 hp
161 hp
Volvo XC70 D3
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
207 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Volvo XC70 D3

Performance

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo XC70 D3
143 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC70 D3

▶ REPLAY
19.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.45 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
19.03 lb/hp
26.45 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo XC70 D3
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
32 mpg
34 mpg
Volvo XC70 D3
25 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
546 mi
Range
630 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
546 mi
630 mi
Volvo XC70 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).
141.9 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
140.2 kWh
141.9 kWh
Volvo XC70 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo XC70 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1010 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft
47.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft