Car comparison

AUDI A6 (4B/C5) 2.7 T V6vsVolvo S70 2.3 T5

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

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AUDI A6 (4B/C5)

2.7 T V6

250 hp2671 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2000-2001
VS

Volvo S70

2.3 T5

240 hp2319 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan1999-2000

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

AUDI A6 (4B/C5) 2.7 T V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    248 km/h
    154 mph
  • Most powerful
    250 hp
    186 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Volvo S70 2.3 T5

  • Lightest
    1,460 kg
    3,219 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    164 hp/t
    123 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.2 L/100 km
    14.5 mpg US
    17.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    470 L

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 (4B/C5)2.7 T V6VolvoS702.3 T5
Power
250hp186kW
240hp179kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
330Nm243lb-ft
Curb weight
1,660kg3,660lb
1,460kg3,219lb
Gross weight
2,210kg4,872lb
1,910kg4,211lb
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
68.7s99% target: 246 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
64.6s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
23.1s
Calculated
23.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
16.6L/100 km14.2mpg US17.0mpg UK
16.2L/100 km14.5mpg US17.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
151hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
164hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
603km375mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,671cc163cu in
2,319cc142cu in
Length
4,796mm189in
4,720mm186in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,760mm69in
Height
1,453mm57in
1,400mm55in
Wheelbase
2,759mm109in
2,660mm105in
Front track
1,540mm61in
1,520mm60in
Rear track
1,569mm62in
1,470mm58in
Trunk volume-
470L
Max trunk volume
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.

AUDI A6 (4B/C5) 2.7 T V6Volvo S70 2.3 T5PowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 (4B/C5) 2.7 T V6: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S70 2.3 T5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)2.7 T V65,800 rpm1,800-4,500 rpm6,050 rpm
VolvoS702.3 T55,100 rpm2,700 rpm5,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 (4B/C5)2.7 T V6VolvoS702.3 T5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.1 s
23.2 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
163 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)2.7 T V6
250 hp
186 kW
VolvoS702.3 T5
240 hp
179 kW

AUDI A6 (4B/C5) 2.7 T V6 has 10 hp more than Volvo S70 2.3 T5.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo S70 2.3 T5 and AUDI A6 (4B/C5) 2.7 T V6: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)2.7 T V6
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
VolvoS702.3 T5
330 Nm
243 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)2.7 T V6
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
VolvoS702.3 T5
1,460 kg
3,219 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 (4B/C5)2.7 T V6
248 km/h
154 mph
VolvoS702.3 T5
245 km/h
152 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)2.7 T V66.8 s
VolvoS702.3 T57.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 (4B/C5) 2.7 T V6 and Volvo S70 2.3 T5: 0.2 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)2.7 T V6
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
VolvoS702.3 T5
164 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)2.7 T V6
250 hp
186 kW
6.8 s
248 km/h
154 mph
VolvoS702.3 T5
240 hp
179 kW
7.0 s
245 km/h
152 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 (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
VolvoS702.3 T5
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,400 mm
55.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 (4B/C5)2.7 T V6VolvoS702.3 T5
Power
250 hp
186 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
7.0 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
Fuel consumption
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
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Practicality
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
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,400 mm
55.1 in
Range score
603 km
375 mi
-
CO2 score
278 g/km
-
Trunk score
434 L
15.3 cu ft
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
164 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 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 (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

AUDI A6 (4B/C5) 2.7 T V6

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volvo S70 2.3 T5

  • Is 200 kg lighter
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 36 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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