The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 D3 (12 - 13) vs. Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (11 - 14)
€ 35,900
€ 45,700
€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,700
ⓘ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 Volvo V70 D3 is 4.1 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 3.4 inches taller than the Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI.
Volvo V70 D3
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
60.9
73.3
82.9
57.5
73.8
82.1
73.3 in
Width
73.8 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
60.9 in
Height
57.5 in
110.9
189.9
114.6
193.9
189.9 in
Length
193.9 in
110.9 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V70 D3
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
3940 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5049 lb
Weight Difference:
115 lb
2.92 %
General
Volvo V70 D3
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
B
Generation
C7 (4G)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Volvo V70 D3
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D5204T7
Engine Code
CHVA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.8 L / 137 cu in
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 5250 rpm
Volvo V70 D3
134 hp
201 hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Volvo V70 D3
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Performance
Volvo V70 D3
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V70 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
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29.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.03 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D3
29.4 lb/hp
19.03 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 D3
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Volvo V70 D3
52 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
44 mpg
city
25 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
967 mi
Range
546 mi
Volvo V70 D3
967 mi
546 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
140.2 kWh
Volvo V70 D3
92.5 kWh
140.2 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 D3
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1131 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
16.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.6 cu ft
