Car comparison

Volvo V50 2.5 T5vsAUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0i V6

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

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Volvo V50

2.5 T5

220 hp2521 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2004-2007
VS

AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E)

3.0i V6

220 hp2976 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2001-2004

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volvo V50 2.5 T5

  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    220 hp
    164 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,480 kg
    3,263 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    149 hp/t
    111 kW/t
    6.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.6 L/100 km
    17.3 mpg US
    20.8 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0i V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    745 km
    463 mi
  • Largest trunk
    442 L
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV502.5 T5AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6
Power
220hp164kW
220hp164kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,480kg3,263lb
1,515kg3,340lb
Gross weight
2,020kg4,453lb
2,065kg4,553lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
236 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
70.7s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
69.2s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
25.9s
Calculated
26.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
149hp/t111kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
216Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
198Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
604km375mi
Calculated
745km463mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,521cc154cu in
2,976cc182cu in
Length
4,514mm178in
4,548mm179in
Width
1,770mm70in
1,772mm70in
Height
1,452mm57in
1,428mm56in
Wheelbase
2,640mm104in
2,650mm104in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,528mm60in
Rear track
1,531mm60in
1,526mm60in
Trunk volume
417L
442L
Max trunk volume
1,307L
1,184L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
58L
70L
CO2 emissions
229g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo V50 2.5 T5AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0i V6PowerTorque
  • Volvo V50 2.5 T5: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0i V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoV502.5 T55,000 rpm1,500-4,800 rpm5,250 rpm
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V66,300 rpm3,200 rpm6,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoV502.5 T5AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.9 s
26.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
236 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV502.5 T5
220 hp
164 kW
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6
220 hp
164 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV502.5 T5
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV502.5 T5
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6
1,515 kg
3,340 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV502.5 T5
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6
236 km/h
147 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV502.5 T57.2 s
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V67.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0i V6 and Volvo V50 2.5 T5: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV502.5 T5
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV502.5 T5
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV502.5 T5
604 km
375 mi
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6
745 km
463 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoV502.5 T5
220 hp
164 kW
7.2 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6
220 hp
164 kW
7.1 s
236 km/h
147 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
VolvoV502.5 T5
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
417 L
14.7 cu ft
Length
4,514 mm
177.7 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 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

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
VolvoV502.5 T5
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

Volvo V50 2.5 T5 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
VolvoV502.5 T5
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
7.2 s
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
7.1 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
VolvoV502.5 T5
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoV502.5 T5AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6
Power
220 hp
164 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
Fuel consumption
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
417 L
14.7 cu ft
Length
4,514 mm
177.7 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in
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
Range score
604 km
375 mi
745 km
463 mi
CO2 score
229 g/km
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Trunk score
417 L
14.7 cu ft
442 L
15.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 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
VehicleVolvo V50 2.5 T5AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0i V6
Consumption9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.80 LC100 km16.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.04 LC100 mi26.47 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,520 LC/year2,468 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V50 2.5 T5

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 35 kg lighter
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0i V6

  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 141 km (87 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 25 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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