The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI quattro (08 - 11) vs. Volvo V70 2.4D (07 - 09)
€ 43,000

€ 38,300

€ 43,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI is 4.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.3 inches lower than the Volvo V70 2.4D.
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo V70 2.4D
57.6
73
79.9
60.9
73.3
82.9
73 in
Width
73.3 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
57.6 in
Height
60.9 in
111.9
194
110.9
189.9
194 in
Length
189.9 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
110.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo V70 2.4D
3979 lb
Curb Weight
3757 lb
5137 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb

Weight Difference:
223 lb
5.6 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo V70 2.4D
C6 (4F)
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo V70 2.4D
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
CCDA
Engine Code
D5244T9
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
187 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
187 hp
161 hp
Volvo V70 2.4D
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
207 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Volvo V70 2.4D
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo V70 2.4D
144 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V70 2.4D
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21.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.34 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
21.28 lb/hp
23.34 lb/hp
Volvo V70 2.4D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo V70 2.4D
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
27 mpg
35 mpg
Volvo V70 2.4D
19 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
572 mi
Range
649 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
572 mi
649 mi
Volvo V70 2.4D
Environmental Impact
164.8 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).
137.9 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
164.8 kWh
137.9 kWh
Volvo V70 2.4D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo V70 2.4D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1314 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft










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