Car comparison

Volvo V70 II R 2.5i V20vsAUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40V

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

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Volvo V70 II

R 2.5i V20

300 hp2521 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2003-2004
VS

AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6)

4.2 V8 40V

335 hp4163 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2004-2006

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40V

  • Most powerful
    335 hp
    250 kW
  • Highest torque
    420 Nm
    310 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    186 hp/t
    138 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    565 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    75/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Volvo V70 II R 2.5i V20

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,665 kg
    3,671 lb
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.9 L/100 km
    15.8 mpg US
    19.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.6 L/100 km
    27.4 mpg US
    32.8 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    64/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V20AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
Power
300hp224kW
335hp250kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
420Nm310lb-ft
Curb weight
1,665kg3,671lb
1,805kg3,979lb
Gross weight-
2,435kg5,368lb
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
61.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
66.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
18.7s
Calculated
20.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
16.6L/100 km14.2mpg US17.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
180hp/t134kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
186hp/t138kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
240Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
233Nm/t156lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
684km425mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,521cc154cu in
4,163cc254cu in
Length
4,710mm185in
4,933mm194in
Width
1,804mm71in
1,855mm73in
Height
1,428mm56in
1,463mm58in
Wheelbase
2,715mm107in
2,843mm112in
Front track
1,557mm61in
1,612mm63in
Rear track
1,542mm61in
1,618mm64in
Trunk volume
485L
565L
Max trunk volume
1,641L
1,660L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
80L
CO2 emissions-
281g/km

Performance charts

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

Dyno simulation

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

Volvo V70 II R 2.5i V20AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40VPowerTorque
  • Volvo V70 II R 2.5i V20: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V205,200 rpm1,950 rpm5,450 rpm
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V6,600 rpm3,500 rpm6,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V20AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.7 s
20.0 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
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 mph
170 km/h
106 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V20
300 hp
224 kW
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
335 hp
250 kW

AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40V has 35 hp more than Volvo V70 II R 2.5i V20.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo V70 II R 2.5i V20 and AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40V: 35 hp (26 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V20
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
420 Nm
310 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V20
1,665 kg
3,671 lb
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
1,805 kg
3,979 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V20
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
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
VolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V205.9 s
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V6.2 s

Although AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40V has more power, Volvo V70 II R 2.5i V20 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo V70 II R 2.5i V20 and AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40V: 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
VolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V20
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
186 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V20
300 hp
224 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
335 hp
250 kW
6.2 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
VolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V20
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Length
4,710 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
Power
335 hp
250 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 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
4,933 mm
194.2 in
Height
1,463 mm
57.6 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V20AUDIA6 Avant (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
Power
300 hp
224 kW
335 hp
250 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,665 kg
3,671 lb
1,805 kg
3,979 lb
Fuel consumption
-
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Length
4,710 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,933 mm
194.2 in
Height
1,463 mm
57.6 in
Range score
-
684 km
425 mi
CO2 score
-
281 g/km
Trunk score
485 L
17.1 cu ft
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
186 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 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 Avant (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40V
Consumption11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.47 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.95 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,071 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V70 II R 2.5i V20

  • Is 140 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI A6 Avant (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40V

  • Has 35 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 80 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

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