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 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2000-2001
VS

Volvo S70

2.3 T5

240 hp2319 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan1999-2000

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

  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Most powerful
    250 hp
    186 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    74/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Volvo S70 2.3 T5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Lightest
    1,460 kg
    3,219 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    164 hp/t
    123 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.8 L/100 km
    14.0 mpg US
    16.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 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
1,705kg3,759lb
1,460kg3,219lb
Gross weight
2,255kg4,971lb
1,910kg4,211lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
74.2s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
63.7s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
25.7s
Calculated
25.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
18.1L/100 km13mpg US15.6mpg UK
16.8L/100 km14mpg US16.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
147hp/t109kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
164hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
205Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
574km357mi
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
293g/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
7.1 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.7 s
25.8 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
159 km/h
99 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
1,705 kg
3,759 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
245 km/h
152 mph
VolvoS702.3 T5
235 km/h
146 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 V67.4 s
VolvoS702.3 T57.3 s

Although AUDI A6 (4B/C5) 2.7 T V6 has more power, Volvo S70 2.3 T5 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo S70 2.3 T5 and AUDI A6 (4B/C5) 2.7 T V6: 0.1 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
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 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
7.4 s
245 km/h
152 mph
VolvoS702.3 T5
240 hp
179 kW
7.3 s
235 km/h
146 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/h7.4 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 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/h7.3 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 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
7.4 s
7.3 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,705 kg
3,759 lb
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
Fuel consumption
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 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
574 km
357 mi
-
CO2 score
293 g/km
-
Trunk score
434 L
15.3 cu ft
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 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
Consumption12.2 L/100 km19.3 mpg US23.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,830 L483 US gal403 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,203 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 (4B/C5) 2.7 T V6

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volvo S70 2.3 T5

  • Is 245 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 36 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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