The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI quattro (08 - 11) vs. Volvo V70 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
€ 43,000

€ 37,600

€ 43,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,600
ⓘ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 4.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.3 inches lower than the Volvo V70 D2.
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo V70 D2
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
189.5
194 in
Length
189.5 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
110.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo V70 D2
3979 lb
Curb Weight
3847 lb
5137 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.32 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo V70 D2
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo V70 D2
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CCDA
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
2
6
Cylinders
4
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
187 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
187 hp
113 hp
Volvo V70 D2
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
207 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo V70 D2
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo V70 D2
144 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V70 D2
▶ REPLAY
21.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.04 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
21.28 lb/hp
34.04 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo V70 D2
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
27 mpg
56 mpg
Volvo V70 D2
19 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
572 mi
Range
1036 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
572 mi
1036 mi
Volvo V70 D2
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).
86.4 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
164.8 kWh
86.4 kWh
Volvo V70 D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo V70 D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft










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