Car comparison

AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 45 TDI V6vsVolvo V90 2.0 T5

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

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AUDI A6 allroad (C8)

45 TDI V6

231 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2020
VS

Volvo V90

2.0 T5

250 hp1969 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 45 TDI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,068 km
    663 mi
  • Largest trunk
    565 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Volvo V90 2.0 T5

  • Most powerful
    250 hp
    186 kW
  • Lightest
    1,871 kg
    4,125 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    134 hp/t
    100 kW/t
    7.5 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 allroad (C8)45 TDI V6VolvoV902.0 T5
Power
231hp172kW
250hp186kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,945kg4,288lb
1,871kg4,125lb
Gross weight
2,625kg5,787lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
83.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
73.2s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
23.1s
Calculated
26.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
119hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
134hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
257Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
187Nm/t125lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,068km663mi
Calculated
882km548mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
1,969cc120cu in
Length
4,951mm195in
4,936mm194in
Width
1,902mm75in
1,879mm74in
Height
1,542mm61in
1,475mm58in
Wheelbase
2,925mm115in
2,941mm116in
Front track
1,645mm65in
1,628mm64in
Rear track
1,611mm63in
1,629mm64in
Ground clearance
184mm7in
153mm6in
Trunk volume
565L
560L
Max trunk volume
1,680L
1,526L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
60L
CO2 emissions-
159g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 45 TDI V6Volvo V90 2.0 T5PowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 45 TDI V6: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V90 2.0 T5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)45 TDI V63,250-4,700 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,950 rpm
VolvoV902.0 T55,500 rpm1,800-4,800 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 allroad (C8)45 TDI V6VolvoV902.0 T5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.1 s
26.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
101 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)45 TDI V6
231 hp
172 kW
VolvoV902.0 T5
250 hp
186 kW

Volvo V90 2.0 T5 has 19 hp more than AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 45 TDI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 45 TDI V6 and Volvo V90 2.0 T5: 19 hp (14 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)45 TDI V6
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
VolvoV902.0 T5
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)45 TDI V6
1,945 kg
4,288 lb
VolvoV902.0 T5
1,871 kg
4,125 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 allroad (C8)45 TDI V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolvoV902.0 T5
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)45 TDI V66.7 s
VolvoV902.0 T57.0 s

Although Volvo V90 2.0 T5 has more power, AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 45 TDI V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 45 TDI V6 and Volvo V90 2.0 T5: 0.3 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 allroad (C8)45 TDI V6
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
VolvoV902.0 T5
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 45 TDI V6 and Volvo V90 2.0 T5: 0.9 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 allroad (C8)45 TDI V6
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
VolvoV902.0 T5
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)45 TDI V6
1,068 km
663 mi
VolvoV902.0 T5
882 km
548 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA6 allroad (C8)45 TDI V6
231 hp
172 kW
6.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolvoV902.0 T5
250 hp
186 kW
7.0 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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 allroad (C8)45 TDI V6
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,951 mm
194.9 in
Height
1,542 mm
60.7 in
VolvoV902.0 T5
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
4,936 mm
194.3 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 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 allroad (C8)45 TDI V6
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
VolvoV902.0 T5
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 45 TDI 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 allroad (C8)45 TDI V6
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.7 s
VolvoV902.0 T5
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
7.0 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 allroad (C8)45 TDI V6
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
VolvoV902.0 T5
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 allroad (C8)45 TDI V6VolvoV902.0 T5
Power
231 hp
172 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,945 kg
4,288 lb
1,871 kg
4,125 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,951 mm
194.9 in
Height
1,542 mm
60.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
4,936 mm
194.3 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 in
Range score
1,068 km
663 mi
882 km
548 mi
CO2 score
-
159 g/km
Trunk score
565 L
20.0 cu ft
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 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 allroad (C8) 45 TDI V6Volvo V90 2.0 T5
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,785 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 allroad (C8) 45 TDI V6

  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 185 km (115 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Volvo V90 2.0 T5

  • Has 19 hp more
  • Is 74 kg lighter
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • 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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