The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 3.2 Geartronic (10 - 12) vs. Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)
€ 43,300
€ 47,900
€ 43,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,900
ⓘ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 Volvo V70 3.2 is 4.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 3.3 inches taller than the Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI.
Volvo V70 3.2
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
60.9
73.3
82.9
57.6
73
79.9
73.3 in
Width
73 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
60.9 in
Height
57.6 in
110.9
189.9
111.9
194
189.9 in
Length
194 in
110.9 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V70 3.2
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
4017 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
5093 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5225 lb
Weight Difference:
37 lb
0.92 %
General
Volvo V70 3.2
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
B
Generation
C6 (4F)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V70 3.2
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B6324S5
Engine Code
CCEA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2.8 L / 137 cu in
240 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 5750 rpm
Volvo V70 3.2
240 hp
217 hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
236 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Volvo V70 3.2
236 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Performance
Volvo V70 3.2
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V70 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
▶ REPLAY
16.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.34 lb/hp
Volvo V70 3.2
16.74 lb/hp
18.34 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 3.2
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Volvo V70 3.2
26 mpg
26 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
18 mpg
city
18 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
473 mi
Range
546 mi
Volvo V70 3.2
473 mi
546 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
172.4 kWh
Volvo V70 3.2
174.3 kWh
172.4 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 3.2
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1076 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
16.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47 cu ft
