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AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) · Facelift 2008 3.0 TFSI V6vsVolvo XC70 II 3.0 T6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) · Facelift 2008

3.0 TFSI V6

290 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedWagon / estate2008-2011
VS

Volvo XC70 II

3.0 T6

285 hp2953 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2008-2010

Comparison overview

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AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph
  • Most powerful
    290 hp
    216 kW
  • Highest torque
    420 Nm
    310 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    162 hp/t
    121 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.5 L/100 km
    24.8 mpg US
    29.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.3 L/100 km
    17.7 mpg US
    21.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    223 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    737 km
    458 mi
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V6VolvoXC70 II3.0 T6
Power
290hp216kW
285hp213kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,790kg3,946lb
1,769kg3,900lb
Gross weight
2,420kg5,335lb
2,400kg5,291lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
65.0s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
69.2s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
21.0s
Calculated
34.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
16.6L/100 km14.2mpg US17.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
162hp/t121kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
737km458mi
Calculated
609km378mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,995cc183cu in
2,953cc180cu in
Length
4,927mm194in
4,838mm190in
Width
1,855mm73in
1,861mm73in
Height
1,463mm58in
1,604mm63in
Wheelbase
2,843mm112in
2,815mm111in
Front track
1,612mm63in
1,614mm64in
Rear track
1,618mm64in
1,580mm62in
Ground clearance-
210mm8in
Trunk volume
565L
575L
Max trunk volume
1,660L
1,600L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
70L
CO2 emissions
223g/km
269g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 3.0 TFSI V6Volvo XC70 II 3.0 T6PowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 3.0 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
  • Volvo XC70 II 3.0 T6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V64,850-6,800 rpm2,500-4,850 rpm7,050 rpm
VolvoXC70 II3.0 T65,950 rpm1,500-4,800 rpm6,200 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V6VolvoXC70 II3.0 T6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.0 s
34.0 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
168 km/h
104 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V6
290 hp
216 kW
VolvoXC70 II3.0 T6
285 hp
213 kW

AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 3.0 TFSI V6 has 5 hp more than Volvo XC70 II 3.0 T6.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo XC70 II 3.0 T6 and AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 3.0 TFSI V6: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V6
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
VolvoXC70 II3.0 T6
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V6
1,790 kg
3,946 lb
VolvoXC70 II3.0 T6
1,769 kg
3,900 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V6
250 km/h
155 mph
VolvoXC70 II3.0 T6
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V66.1 s
VolvoXC70 II3.0 T67.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 3.0 TFSI V6 and Volvo XC70 II 3.0 T6: 1.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V6
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
VolvoXC70 II3.0 T6
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 3.0 TFSI V6 and Volvo XC70 II 3.0 T6: 2.0 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V6
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
VolvoXC70 II3.0 T6
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V6
737 km
458 mi
VolvoXC70 II3.0 T6
609 km
378 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V6
290 hp
216 kW
6.1 s
250 km/h
155 mph
VolvoXC70 II3.0 T6
285 hp
213 kW
7.6 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V6
Power
290 hp
216 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,927 mm
194.0 in
Height
1,463 mm
57.6 in
VolvoXC70 II3.0 T6
Power
285 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
575 L
20.3 cu ft
Length
4,838 mm
190.5 in
Height
1,604 mm
63.1 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V6
Power
290 hp
216 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
VolvoXC70 II3.0 T6
Power
285 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 3.0 TFSI V6 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V6
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
6.1 s
VolvoXC70 II3.0 T6
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
7.6 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V6
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
VolvoXC70 II3.0 T6
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)Facelift 20083.0 TFSI V6VolvoXC70 II3.0 T6
Power
290 hp
216 kW
285 hp
213 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
7.6 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,790 kg
3,946 lb
1,769 kg
3,900 lb
Fuel consumption
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,927 mm
194.0 in
Height
1,463 mm
57.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
575 L
20.3 cu ft
Length
4,838 mm
190.5 in
Height
1,604 mm
63.1 in
Range score
737 km
458 mi
609 km
378 mi
CO2 score
223 g/km
269 g/km
Trunk score
565 L
20.0 cu ft
575 L
20.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 3.0 TFSI V6Volvo XC70 II 3.0 T6
Consumption9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.63 LC100 km20.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.76 LC100 mi32.39 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,494 LC/year3,019 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) Facelift 2008 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 1.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 30 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 128 km (80 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 46 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volvo XC70 II 3.0 T6

  • Is 21 kg lighter
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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