The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC70 D5 AWD (09 - 11) vs. Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (11 - 14)
€ 44,300

€ 45,700

€ 44,300
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 XC70 D5 is 3.5 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 5.6 inches taller than the Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI.
Volvo XC70 D5
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
63.1
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
63.1 in
Height
57.5 in
110.8
190.5
114.6
193.9
190.5 in
Length
193.9 in
110.8 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC70 D5
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
3960 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5269 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5049 lb

Weight Difference:
134 lb
3.38 %

General
Volvo XC70 D5
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
B
Generation
C7 (4G)
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Volvo XC70 D5
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D5244T10
Engine Code
CHVA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2.8 L / 137 cu in
202 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 5250 rpm
Volvo XC70 D5
202 hp
201 hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Volvo XC70 D5
310 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Performance
Volvo XC70 D5
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC70 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
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19.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.03 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D5
19.6 lb/hp
19.03 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC70 D5
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Volvo XC70 D5
34 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
25 mpg
city
25 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
621 mi
Range
546 mi
Volvo XC70 D5
621 mi
546 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).
140.2 kWh
Volvo XC70 D5
144 kWh
140.2 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC70 D5
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1310 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