The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI quattro (08 - 11) vs. Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe (09 - 10)
€ 43,000
€ 40,300
€ 43,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 2.4D DRIVe.
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
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 2.4D DRIVe
3979 lb
Curb Weight
3792 lb
5137 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.7 %
General
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
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 XC70 2.4D DRIVe
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
CCDA
Engine Code
D5244T14
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
173 hp
at 3000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
187 hp
173 hp
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
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 2.4D DRIVe
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
144 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
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21.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.92 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
21.28 lb/hp
21.92 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
27 mpg
39 mpg
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
19 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
572 mi
Range
725 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
572 mi
725 mi
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
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).
123.4 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
164.8 kWh
123.4 kWh
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft
