Car comparison

Volvo S60 2.3 T5 20VvsAUDI A6 (4B/C5) 2.7 T V6

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

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Volvo S60

2.3 T5 20V

250 hp2319 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2000-2005
VS

AUDI A6 (4B/C5)

2.7 T V6

250 hp2671 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2000-2001

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volvo S60 2.3 T5 20V

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    250 hp
    186 kW
  • Lightest
    1,537 kg
    3,389 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    163 hp/t
    121 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.5 L/100 km
    16.2 mpg US
    19.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    58/100

AUDI A6 (4B/C5) 2.7 T V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    434 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoS602.3 T5 20VAUDIA6 (4B/C5)2.7 T V6
Power
250hp186kW
250hp186kW
Torque
330Nm243lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,537kg3,389lb
1,660kg3,660lb
Gross weight
2,010kg4,431lb
2,210kg4,872lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
248 km/h
154 mph
To 99% top speed
70.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
68.7s99% target: 246 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
21.9s
Calculated
23.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
16.6L/100 km14.2mpg US17.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
163hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
151hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
603km375mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,319cc142cu in
2,671cc163cu in
Length
4,576mm180in
4,796mm189in
Width
1,804mm71in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,428mm56in
1,453mm57in
Wheelbase
2,715mm107in
2,759mm109in
Front track
1,563mm62in
1,540mm61in
Rear track
1,560mm61in
1,569mm62in
Trunk volume
424L
-
Max trunk volume
1,034L
434L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
70L
CO2 emissions-
278g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo S60 2.3 T5 20VAUDI A6 (4B/C5) 2.7 T V6PowerTorque
  • Volvo S60 2.3 T5 20V: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 (4B/C5) 2.7 T V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoS602.3 T5 20V5,200 rpm2,400 rpm5,450 rpm
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)2.7 T V65,800 rpm1,800-4,500 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoS602.3 T5 20VAUDIA6 (4B/C5)2.7 T V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.9 s
23.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
248 km/h
154 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
102 mph
163 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS602.3 T5 20V
250 hp
186 kW
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)2.7 T V6
250 hp
186 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS602.3 T5 20V
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)2.7 T V6
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS602.3 T5 20V
1,537 kg
3,389 lb
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)2.7 T V6
1,660 kg
3,660 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS602.3 T5 20V
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)2.7 T V6
248 km/h
154 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS602.3 T5 20V7.1 s
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)2.7 T V66.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 (4B/C5) 2.7 T V6 and Volvo S60 2.3 T5 20V: 0.3 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS602.3 T5 20V
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)2.7 T V6
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoS602.3 T5 20V
250 hp
186 kW
7.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)2.7 T V6
250 hp
186 kW
6.8 s
248 km/h
154 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
VolvoS602.3 T5 20V
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
424 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,576 mm
180.2 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)2.7 T V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
434 L
15.3 cu ft
Length
4,796 mm
188.8 in
Height
1,453 mm
57.2 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoS602.3 T5 20VAUDIA6 (4B/C5)2.7 T V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
248 km/h
154 mph
Lightness
1,537 kg
3,389 lb
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
Fuel consumption
-
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
424 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,576 mm
180.2 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
434 L
15.3 cu ft
Length
4,796 mm
188.8 in
Height
1,453 mm
57.2 in
Range score
-
603 km
375 mi
CO2 score
-
278 g/km
Trunk score
424 L
15.0 cu ft
434 L
15.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A6 (4B/C5) 2.7 T V6
Consumption11.6 L/100 km20.3 mpg US24.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,740 L460 US gal383 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,045 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo S60 2.3 T5 20V

  • Is 123 kg lighter
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI A6 (4B/C5) 2.7 T V6

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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