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AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0 V6vsVolvo V70 II · Facelift 2004 2.5T

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

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AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E)

3.0 V6

220 hp2976 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2001-2004
VS

Volvo V70 II · Facelift 2004

2.5T

210 hp2521 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2004-2007

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.5T

  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.1 L/100 km
    23.3 mpg US
    28.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.4 L/100 km
    16.3 mpg US
    19.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    693 km
    431 mi
  • Largest trunk
    485 L
  • Best economy score
    80/100
  • Best practicality score
    83/100

AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    241 km/h
    150 mph
  • Most powerful
    220 hp
    164 kW
  • Lightest
    1,570 kg
    3,461 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    140 hp/t
    104 kW/t
    7.1 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V6VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
Power
220hp164kW
210hp157kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,570kg3,461lb
1,595kg3,516lb
Gross weight
2,120kg4,674lb
2,130kg4,696lb
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
74.3s99% target: 239 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
77.7s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
26.5s
Calculated
29.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.6L/100 km15.1mpg US18.1mpg UK
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
140hp/t104kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
132hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
191Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
201Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
647km402mi
Calculated
693km431mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,976cc182cu in
2,521cc154cu in
Length
4,548mm179in
4,710mm185in
Width
1,772mm70in
1,804mm71in
Height
1,428mm56in
1,465mm58in
Wheelbase
2,650mm104in
2,755mm108in
Front track
1,528mm60in
1,551mm61in
Rear track
1,526mm60in
1,548mm61in
Trunk volume
442L
485L
Max trunk volume
1,184L
1,641L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0 V6Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.5TPowerTorque
  • AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.5T: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V66,300 rpm3,200 rpm6,550 rpm
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T5,000 rpm1,500-4,500 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V6VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.5 s
29.8 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
98 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V6
220 hp
164 kW
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
210 hp
157 kW

AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0 V6 has 10 hp more than Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.5T.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.5T and AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0 V6: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V6
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V6
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
1,595 kg
3,516 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V6
241 km/h
150 mph
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V67.3 s
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T7.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0 V6 and Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.5T: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V6
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V6
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V6
647 km
402 mi
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
693 km
431 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V6
220 hp
164 kW
7.3 s
241 km/h
150 mph
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
210 hp
157 kW
7.8 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V6
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
442 L
15.6 cu ft
Length
4,548 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Length
4,710 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 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
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V6
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0 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
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V6
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
7.3 s
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
7.8 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
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V6
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0 V6VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.5T
Power
220 hp
164 kW
210 hp
157 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
7.8 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
Fuel consumption
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
442 L
15.6 cu ft
Length
4,548 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Length
4,710 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
Range score
647 km
402 mi
693 km
431 mi
Trunk score
442 L
15.6 cu ft
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 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 A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0 V6Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.5T
Consumption10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.85 LC100 km17.68 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.73 LC100 mi28.45 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,678 LC/year2,651 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0 V6

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 25 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.5T

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 46 km (29 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 43 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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