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AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6vsVolvo S80 · Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V

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

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AUDI A6 (4F/C6)

3.2 FSI V6

255 hp3123 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2004-2008
VS

Volvo S80 · Facelift 2003

2.9 T6 24V

272 hp2922 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2003-2006

Comparison overview

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AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,570 kg
    3,461 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.8 L/100 km
    24.0 mpg US
    28.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.0 L/100 km
    16.8 mpg US
    20.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    235 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    714 km
    444 mi
  • Largest trunk
    546 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
Power
255hp190kW
272hp203kW
Torque
330Nm243lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,570kg3,461lb
1,615kg3,560lb
Gross weight
2,150kg4,740lb
2,120kg4,674lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
71.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
72.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.0s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
22.0s
Calculated
22.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
16.2L/100 km14.5mpg US17.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
162hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
168hp/t126kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
210Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
714km444mi
Calculated
708km440mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,123cc191cu in
2,922cc178cu in
Length
4,916mm194in
4,822mm190in
Width
1,855mm73in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,459mm57in
1,452mm57in
Wheelbase
2,843mm112in
2,791mm110in
Front track
1,612mm63in
1,570mm62in
Rear track
1,618mm64in
1,548mm61in
Trunk volume-
460L
Max trunk volume
546L
1,126L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
80L
CO2 emissions
235g/km
272g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24VPowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V66,500 rpm3,250 rpm6,750 rpm
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V5,200 rpm1,800-5,000 rpm5,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.0 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.0 s
22.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
102 mph
164 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
255 hp
190 kW
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
272 hp
203 kW

Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V has 17 hp more than AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6 and Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V: 17 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
380 Nm
280 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
1,615 kg
3,560 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 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V67.0 s
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V7.2 s

Although Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V has more power, AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6 and Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6 and Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V: 1.5 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
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
714 km
444 mi
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
708 km
440 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
255 hp
190 kW
7.0 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
272 hp
203 kW
7.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
546 L
19.3 cu ft
Length
4,916 mm
193.5 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,822 mm
189.8 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
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK

AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI 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
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
7.0 s
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
7.2 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
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6VolvoS80Facelift 20032.9 T6 24V
Power
255 hp
190 kW
272 hp
203 kW
Torque
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.0 s
7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
1,615 kg
3,560 lb
Fuel consumption
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
546 L
19.3 cu ft
Length
4,916 mm
193.5 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,822 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in
Range score
714 km
444 mi
708 km
440 mi
CO2 score
235 g/km
272 g/km
Trunk score
546 L
19.3 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 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
VehicleAUDI A6 (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V
Consumption9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.15 LC100 km19.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.60 LC100 mi31.82 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,573 LC/year2,966 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6

  • Is 45 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 km (4 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 86 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 37 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

Volvo S80 Facelift 2003 2.9 T6 24V

  • Has 17 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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