Car comparison

AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TDI V6vsVolvo 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 (C8)

45 TDI V6

231 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2018-2020
VS

Volvo V90

2.0 D5

235 hp1969 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TDI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,890 kg
    4,167 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    122 hp/t
    91 kW/t
    8.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    565 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Volvo V90 2.0 D5

  • Most powerful
    235 hp
    175 kW
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    148 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,071 km
    666 mi
  • Best economy score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TDI V6VolvoV902.0 D5
Power
231hp172kW
235hp175kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
480Nm354lb-ft
Curb weight
1,890kg4,167lb
1,996kg4,400lb
Gross weight
2,560kg5,644lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
75.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
75.9s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
21.7s
Calculated
28.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
122hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
118hp/t88kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
265Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
240Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,068km663mi
Calculated
1,071km666mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
1,969cc120cu in
Length
4,939mm194in
4,936mm194in
Width
1,886mm74in
1,879mm74in
Height
1,467mm58in
1,475mm58in
Wheelbase
2,924mm115in
2,941mm116in
Front track
1,630mm64in
-
Rear track
1,617mm64in
-
Ground clearance-
153mm6in
Trunk volume
565L
560L
Max trunk volume-
1,526L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
60L
CO2 emissions
155g/km
148g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TDI V6Volvo V90 2.0 D5PowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TDI V6: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V90 2.0 D5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TDI V63,250-4,750 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm5,000 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 (C8)45 TDI V6VolvoV902.0 D5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.7 s
28.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
103 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TDI V6
231 hp
172 kW
VolvoV902.0 D5
235 hp
175 kW

Volvo V90 2.0 D5 has 4 hp more than AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TDI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TDI V6 and Volvo V90 2.0 D5: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TDI V6
500 Nm
369 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 (C8)45 TDI V6
1,890 kg
4,167 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 (C8)45 TDI V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 (C8)45 TDI V66.5 s
VolvoV902.0 D57.2 s

Although Volvo V90 2.0 D5 has more power, AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TDI V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TDI V6 and Volvo V90 2.0 D5: 0.7 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 (C8)45 TDI V6
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
VolvoV902.0 D5
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TDI V6
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 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 (C8)45 TDI V6
1,068 km
663 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 (C8)45 TDI V6
231 hp
172 kW
6.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 (C8)45 TDI V6
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 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
4,939 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,467 mm
57.8 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 (C8)45 TDI V6
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 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 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

AUDI A6 Avant (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 Avant (C8)45 TDI V6
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.5 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 (C8)45 TDI V6
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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 (C8)45 TDI V6VolvoV902.0 D5
Power
231 hp
172 kW
235 hp
175 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,890 kg
4,167 lb
1,996 kg
4,400 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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
4,939 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,467 mm
57.8 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
1,071 km
666 mi
CO2 score
155 g/km
148 g/km
Trunk score
565 L
20.0 cu ft
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TDI V6Volvo V90 2.0 D5
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km9.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi15.77 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal840 L222 US gal185 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,470 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TDI V6

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 106 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volvo V90 2.0 D5

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 km (2 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 7 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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