The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe (09 - 10) vs. Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI quattro (08 - 11)
€ 40,300
€ 43,000
€ 40,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,000
ⓘ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 DRIVe 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 DRIVe
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 DRIVe
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
3792 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5137 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.7 %
General
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
B
Generation
C6 (4F)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D5244T14
Engine Code
CCDA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2.8 L / 137 cu in
173 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
173 hp
187 hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
310 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Performance
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
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21.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.28 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
21.92 lb/hp
21.28 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
39 mpg
27 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
29 mpg
city
19 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
725 mi
Range
572 mi
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
725 mi
572 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
164.8 kWh
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
123.4 kWh
164.8 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
16.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47 cu ft
