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AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) · Facelift 2016 3.0 TDIvsVolvo V90 2.0 D5

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

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AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) · Facelift 2016

3.0 TDI

218 hp2967 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2016-2018
VS

Volvo V90

2.0 D5

235 hp1969 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    237 km/h
    147 mph
  • Lightest
    1,760 kg
    3,880 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    124 hp/t
    92 kW/t
    8.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    122 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,587 km
    986 mi
  • Largest trunk
    565 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Volvo V90 2.0 D5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Most powerful
    235 hp
    175 kW
  • Highest torque
    480 Nm
    354 lb-ft
  • Best performance score
    55/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDIVolvoV902.0 D5
Power
218hp163kW
235hp175kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
480Nm354lb-ft
Curb weight
1,760kg3,880lb
1,996kg4,400lb
Gross weight
2,390kg5,269lb
-
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
75.3s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
75.9s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
27.8s
Calculated
28.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
124hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
118hp/t88kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
240Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,587km986mi
Calculated
1,071km666mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
1,969cc120cu in
Length
4,943mm195in
4,936mm194in
Width
1,874mm74in
1,879mm74in
Height
1,461mm58in
1,475mm58in
Wheelbase
2,912mm115in
2,941mm116in
Front track
1,627mm64in
-
Rear track
1,618mm64in
-
Ground clearance-
153mm6in
Trunk volume
565L
560L
Max trunk volume
1,680L
1,526L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
73L
60L
CO2 emissions
122g/km
148g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDIVolvo V90 2.0 D5PowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V90 2.0 D5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI4,000-5,000 rpm1,250-3,750 rpm5,250 rpm
VolvoV902.0 D54,000 rpm1,740-2,220 rpm5,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDIVolvoV902.0 D5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.8 s
28.4 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
218 hp
163 kW
VolvoV902.0 D5
235 hp
175 kW

Volvo V90 2.0 D5 has 17 hp more than AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI and Volvo V90 2.0 D5: 17 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
VolvoV902.0 D5
480 Nm
354 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
1,760 kg
3,880 lb
VolvoV902.0 D5
1,996 kg
4,400 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 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
237 km/h
147 mph
VolvoV902.0 D5
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 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI7.3 s
VolvoV902.0 D57.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo V90 2.0 D5 and AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI: 0.1 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 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
VolvoV902.0 D5
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI and Volvo V90 2.0 D5: 1.0 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 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
VolvoV902.0 D5
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
1,587 km
986 mi
VolvoV902.0 D5
1,071 km
666 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
218 hp
163 kW
7.3 s
237 km/h
147 mph
VolvoV902.0 D5
235 hp
175 kW
7.2 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 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,943 mm
194.6 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
VolvoV902.0 D5
Power
235 hp
175 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 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 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
VolvoV902.0 D5
Power
235 hp
175 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

Volvo V90 2.0 D5 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 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
7.3 s
VolvoV902.0 D5
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 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 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
VolvoV902.0 D5
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDIVolvoV902.0 D5
Power
218 hp
163 kW
235 hp
175 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
7.2 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,760 kg
3,880 lb
1,996 kg
4,400 lb
Fuel consumption
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,943 mm
194.6 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 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
1,587 km
986 mi
1,071 km
666 mi
CO2 score
122 g/km
148 g/km
Trunk score
565 L
20.0 cu ft
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 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 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDIVolvo V90 2.0 D5
Consumption4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.05 LC100 km9.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.96 LC100 mi15.77 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used690 L182 US gal152 UK gal840 L222 US gal185 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,208 LC/year1,470 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI

  • Is 236 kg lighter
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 516 km (320 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 26 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

Volvo V90 2.0 D5

  • Has 17 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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