Car comparison

Volvo S90 2.0 T6vsAUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 50 TDI V6

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

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Volvo S90

2.0 T6

310 hp1969 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbo + superchargedSedan2018-2020
VS

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8)

50 TDI V6

286 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 50 TDI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.5 s
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,825 kg
    4,023 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    150 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,086 km
    675 mi
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Volvo S90 2.0 T6

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    310 hp
    231 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    161 hp/t
    120 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoS902.0 T6AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)50 TDI V6
Power
310hp231kW
286hp213kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
620Nm457lb-ft
Curb weight
1,930kg4,255lb
1,825kg4,023lb
Gross weight
2,360kg5,203lb
2,475kg5,456lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
61.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
56.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
18.1s
Calculated
17.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
207Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
340Nm/t227lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
789km491mi
Calculated
1,086km675mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,969cc120cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,963mm195in
4,939mm194in
Width
1,879mm74in
1,886mm74in
Height
1,443mm57in
1,457mm57in
Wheelbase
2,941mm116in
2,924mm115in
Front track
1,628mm64in
1,630mm64in
Rear track
1,629mm64in
1,617mm64in
Ground clearance
152mm6in
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Trunk volume
500L
530L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
63L
CO2 emissions
177g/km
150g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo S90 2.0 T6AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 50 TDI V6PowerTorque
  • Volvo S90 2.0 T6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 50 TDI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoS902.0 T65,700 rpm2,200-5,100 rpm6,000 rpm
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)50 TDI V63,500-4,000 rpm2,250-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoS902.0 T6AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)50 TDI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.1 s
17.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
13.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
178 km/h
111 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS902.0 T6
310 hp
231 kW
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)50 TDI V6
286 hp
213 kW

Volvo S90 2.0 T6 has 24 hp more than AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 50 TDI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 50 TDI V6 and Volvo S90 2.0 T6: 24 hp (18 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS902.0 T6
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)50 TDI V6
620 Nm
457 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS902.0 T6
1,930 kg
4,255 lb
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)50 TDI V6
1,825 kg
4,023 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS902.0 T6
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)50 TDI V6
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
VolvoS902.0 T65.9 s
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)50 TDI V65.5 s

Although Volvo S90 2.0 T6 has more power, AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 50 TDI V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 50 TDI V6 and Volvo S90 2.0 T6: 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS902.0 T6
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)50 TDI V6
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 50 TDI V6 and Volvo S90 2.0 T6: 1.8 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
VolvoS902.0 T6
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)50 TDI V6
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS902.0 T6
789 km
491 mi
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)50 TDI V6
1,086 km
675 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoS902.0 T6
310 hp
231 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)50 TDI V6
286 hp
213 kW
5.5 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
VolvoS902.0 T6
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)50 TDI V6
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 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

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
VolvoS902.0 T6
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)50 TDI V6
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 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

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 50 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
VolvoS902.0 T6
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
5.9 s
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)50 TDI V6
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
5.5 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
VolvoS902.0 T6
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)50 TDI V6
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoS902.0 T6AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)50 TDI V6
Power
310 hp
231 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,930 kg
4,255 lb
1,825 kg
4,023 lb
Fuel consumption
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
789 km
491 mi
1,086 km
675 mi
CO2 score
177 g/km
150 g/km
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 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
VehicleVolvo S90 2.0 T6AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 50 TDI V6
Consumption7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.30 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.40 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,995 LC/year1,523 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo S90 2.0 T6

  • Has 24 hp more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) 50 TDI V6

  • Has 220 Nm more
  • Is 105 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 297 km (184 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 27 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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