The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC70 2.4D AWD (09 - 10) vs. Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI (08 - 11)
€ 41,700
€ 40,300
€ 41,700
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 Volvo XC70 2.4D is 3.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 5.6 inches taller than the Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI.
Volvo XC70 2.4D
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
63.1
73.3
82.9
57.6
73
79.9
73.3 in
Width
73 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
63.1 in
Height
57.6 in
110.8
190.5
111.9
194
190.5 in
Length
194 in
110.8 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC70 2.4D
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
3955 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
5269 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4960 lb
Weight Difference:
262 lb
6.62 %
General
Volvo XC70 2.4D
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
B
Generation
C6 (4F)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo XC70 2.4D
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D5244T5
Engine Code
CCDA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2.8 L / 137 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo XC70 2.4D
161 hp
187 hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
310 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Volvo XC70 2.4D
310 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Performance
Volvo XC70 2.4D
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC70 2.4D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
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24.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.75 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 2.4D
24.57 lb/hp
19.75 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC70 2.4D
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Volvo XC70 2.4D
34 mpg
28 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
25 mpg
city
20 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
621 mi
Range
524 mi
Volvo XC70 2.4D
621 mi
524 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Environmental Impact
144 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).
157.2 kWh
Volvo XC70 2.4D
144 kWh
157.2 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC70 2.4D
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1314 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
16.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47 cu ft
