The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI quattro (08 - 11) vs. Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 43,000

€ 52,200

€ 43,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,200
ⓘ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 D5 Polestar Performance.
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
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 D5 Polestar Performance
3979 lb
Curb Weight
4173 lb
5137 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5291 lb

Weight Difference:
194 lb
4.65 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
C6 (4F)
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CCDA
Engine Code
D5244T20
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
227 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
187 hp
227 hp
Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
347 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
207 lb‑ft
347 lb‑ft
Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
144 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
21.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.38 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
21.28 lb/hp
18.38 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
27 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
19 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
572 mi
Range
750 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
572 mi
750 mi
Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
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).
119.3 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
164.8 kWh
119.3 kWh
Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1118 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft










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