Car comparison

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TDI V6vsVolvo S90 2.0 D5

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

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AUDI A6 Sedan (C8)

45 TDI V6

231 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2020
VS

Volvo S90

2.0 D5

235 hp1969 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TDI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,825 kg
    4,023 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    127 hp/t
    94 kW/t
    7.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Volvo S90 2.0 D5

  • Most powerful
    235 hp
    175 kW
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    144 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,091 km
    678 mi
  • Best economy score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6VolvoS902.0 D5
Power
231hp172kW
235hp175kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
480Nm354lb-ft
Curb weight
1,825kg4,023lb
1,953kg4,306lb
Gross weight
2,475kg5,456lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
68.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
71.9s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
20.3s
Calculated
23.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
127hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
120hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
274Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
246Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,086km675mi
Calculated
1,091km678mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
1,969cc120cu in
Length
4,939mm194in
4,963mm195in
Width
1,886mm74in
1,879mm74in
Height
1,457mm57in
1,443mm57in
Wheelbase
2,924mm115in
2,941mm116in
Front track
1,630mm64in
1,628mm64in
Rear track
1,617mm64in
1,629mm64in
Ground clearance-
152mm6in
Trunk volume
530L
500L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
60L
CO2 emissions
150g/km
144g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TDI V6Volvo S90 2.0 D5PowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TDI V6: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S90 2.0 D5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V63,250-4,750 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm5,000 rpm
VolvoS902.0 D54,000 rpm-5,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6VolvoS902.0 D5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.3 s
23.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
162 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6
231 hp
172 kW
VolvoS902.0 D5
235 hp
175 kW

Volvo S90 2.0 D5 has 4 hp more than AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TDI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TDI V6 and Volvo S90 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 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
VolvoS902.0 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 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6
1,825 kg
4,023 lb
VolvoS902.0 D5
1,953 kg
4,306 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 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolvoS902.0 D5
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V66.3 s
VolvoS902.0 D57.0 s

Although Volvo S90 2.0 D5 has more power, AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TDI V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TDI V6 and Volvo S90 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 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
VolvoS902.0 D5
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 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 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6
127 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
VolvoS902.0 D5
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6
1,086 km
675 mi
VolvoS902.0 D5
1,091 km
678 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6
231 hp
172 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolvoS902.0 D5
235 hp
175 kW
7.0 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,939 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,457 mm
57.4 in
VolvoS902.0 D5
Power
235 hp
175 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,963 mm
195.4 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 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 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
VolvoS902.0 D5
Power
235 hp
175 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

AUDI A6 Sedan (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 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
6.3 s
VolvoS902.0 D5
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 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 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6
127 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
VolvoS902.0 D5
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)45 TDI V6VolvoS902.0 D5
Power
231 hp
172 kW
235 hp
175 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,825 kg
4,023 lb
1,953 kg
4,306 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,939 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,457 mm
57.4 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,963 mm
195.4 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in
Range score
1,086 km
675 mi
1,091 km
678 mi
CO2 score
150 g/km
144 g/km
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
127 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TDI V6Volvo S90 2.0 D5
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km9.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi15.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal825 L218 US gal181 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year1,444 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 45 TDI V6

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 128 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 30 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 S90 2.0 D5

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 km (3 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 6 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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