Car comparison

AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0i V6vsVolvo V50 2.5 T5

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

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AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E)

3.0i V6

220 hp2976 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2001-2004
VS

Volvo V50

2.5 T5

220 hp2521 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2004-2007

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0i V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    236 km/h
    147 mph
  • Most powerful
    220 hp
    164 kW
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.6 L/100 km
    17.3 mpg US
    20.8 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 overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Volvo V50 2.5 T5

  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,495 kg
    3,296 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    147 hp/t
    110 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6VolvoV502.5 T5
Power
220hp164kW
220hp164kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,515kg3,340lb
1,495kg3,296lb
Gross weight
2,065kg4,553lb
2,020kg4,453lb
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
69.2s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
72.7s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
26.5s
Calculated
28.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
147hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
198Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
214Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
745km463mi
Calculated
569km353mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,976cc182cu in
2,521cc154cu in
Length
4,548mm179in
4,514mm178in
Width
1,772mm70in
1,770mm70in
Height
1,428mm56in
1,452mm57in
Wheelbase
2,650mm104in
2,640mm104in
Front track
1,528mm60in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,526mm60in
1,531mm60in
Trunk volume
442L
417L
Max trunk volume
1,184L
1,307L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
58L
CO2 emissions-
243g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0i V6Volvo V50 2.5 T5PowerTorque
  • AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0i V6: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V50 2.5 T5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V66,300 rpm3,200 rpm6,550 rpm
VolvoV502.5 T55,000 rpm1,500-4,800 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6VolvoV502.5 T5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.5 s
28.3 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

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

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
VolvoV502.5 T5
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)3.0i V6
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
VolvoV502.5 T5
1,495 kg
3,296 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)3.0i V6
236 km/h
147 mph
VolvoV502.5 T5
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)3.0i V67.1 s
VolvoV502.5 T57.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0i V6 and Volvo V50 2.5 T5: 0.5 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)3.0i V6
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
VolvoV502.5 T5
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0i V6 and Volvo V50 2.5 T5: 0.8 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
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
VolvoV502.5 T5
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6
220 hp
164 kW
7.1 s
236 km/h
147 mph
VolvoV502.5 T5
220 hp
164 kW
7.6 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)3.0i 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
VolvoV502.5 T5
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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

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)3.0i 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
VolvoV502.5 T5
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0i 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)3.0i V6
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
7.1 s
VolvoV502.5 T5
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 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
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
VolvoV502.5 T5
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA4 Avant (B6 8E)3.0i V6VolvoV502.5 T5
Power
220 hp
164 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
7.6 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 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
417 L
14.7 cu ft
Length
4,514 mm
177.7 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in
Range score
745 km
463 mi
569 km
353 mi
CO2 score
-
243 g/km
Trunk score
442 L
15.6 cu ft
417 L
14.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0i V6Volvo V50 2.5 T5
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km17.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi28.73 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year2,678 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0i V6

  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 176 km (109 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 25 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

Volvo V50 2.5 T5

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 20 kg lighter
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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