The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11) vs. Volvo XC70 2.4D AWD (09 - 10)
€ 47,900

€ 41,700

€ 47,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,700
ⓘ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.
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo XC70 2.4D
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
3979 lb
Curb Weight
3955 lb
5225 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5269 lb

Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.6 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo XC70 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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo XC70 2.4D
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
CCEA
Engine Code
D5244T5
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
217 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
217 hp
161 hp
Volvo XC70 2.4D
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 2.4D
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo XC70 2.4D
146 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo XC70 2.4D
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18.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.57 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
18.34 lb/hp
24.57 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 2.4D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo XC70 2.4D
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
26 mpg
34 mpg
Volvo XC70 2.4D
18 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
546 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
546 mi
621 mi
Volvo XC70 2.4D
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
144 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
172.4 kWh
144 kWh
Volvo XC70 2.4D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Volvo XC70 2.4D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 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