Car comparison

AUDI Q8 (4M) 50 TDI V6vsVolvo XC60 II 2.0 T6

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

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AUDI Q8 (4M)

50 TDI V6

286 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2018-2020
VS

Volvo XC60 II

2.0 T6

310 hp1969 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbo + superchargedSUV2018-2019

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI Q8 (4M) 50 TDI V6

  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    178 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,103 km
    685 mi
  • Largest trunk
    605 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    89/100

Volvo XC60 II 2.0 T6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Most powerful
    310 hp
    231 kW
  • Lightest
    2,016 kg
    4,445 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    154 hp/t
    115 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDI V6VolvoXC60 II2.0 T6
Power
286hp213kW
310hp231kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
2,145kg4,729lb
2,016kg4,445lb
Gross weight
2,890kg6,371lb
-
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
90.6s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
71.4s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
26.6s
Calculated
23.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
280Nm/t187lb-ft/ton
Calculated
198Nm/t133lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,103km685mi
Calculated
910km566mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
1,969cc120cu in
Length
4,986mm196in
4,688mm185in
Width
1,995mm79in
1,902mm75in
Height
1,705mm67in
1,658mm65in
Wheelbase
2,995mm118in
2,865mm113in
Front track
1,679mm66in
-
Rear track
1,691mm67in
-
Ground clearance
254mm10in
216mm9in
Trunk volume
605L
505L
Max trunk volume
1,755L
1,432L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
75L
71L
CO2 emissions
178g/km
181g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI Q8 (4M) 50 TDI V6Volvo XC60 II 2.0 T6PowerTorque
  • AUDI Q8 (4M) 50 TDI V6: Power / Torque
  • Volvo XC60 II 2.0 T6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDI V63,500-4,000 rpm2,250-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T65,700 rpm2,220-5,100 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDI V6VolvoXC60 II2.0 T6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.6 s
23.8 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
163 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDI V6
286 hp
213 kW
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T6
310 hp
231 kW

Volvo XC60 II 2.0 T6 has 24 hp more than AUDI Q8 (4M) 50 TDI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI Q8 (4M) 50 TDI V6 and Volvo XC60 II 2.0 T6: 24 hp (18 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDI V6
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T6
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDI V6
2,145 kg
4,729 lb
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T6
2,016 kg
4,445 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDI V6
245 km/h
152 mph
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T6
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDI V66.3 s
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T65.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo XC60 II 2.0 T6 and AUDI Q8 (4M) 50 TDI V6: 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
AUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDI V6
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T6
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI Q8 (4M) 50 TDI V6 and Volvo XC60 II 2.0 T6: 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
AUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDI V6
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T6
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDI V6
1,103 km
685 mi
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T6
910 km
566 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDI V6
286 hp
213 kW
6.3 s
245 km/h
152 mph
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T6
310 hp
231 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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
AUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDI V6
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,986 mm
196.3 in
Height
1,705 mm
67.1 in
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T6
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,688 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,658 mm
65.3 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
AUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDI V6
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T6
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

AUDI Q8 (4M) 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
AUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDI V6
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.3 s
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T6
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
5.9 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
AUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDI V6
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T6
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIQ8 (4M)50 TDI V6VolvoXC60 II2.0 T6
Power
286 hp
213 kW
310 hp
231 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
5.9 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
2,145 kg
4,729 lb
2,016 kg
4,445 lb
Fuel consumption
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,986 mm
196.3 in
Height
1,705 mm
67.1 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,688 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,658 mm
65.3 in
Range score
1,103 km
685 mi
910 km
566 mi
CO2 score
178 g/km
181 g/km
Trunk score
605 L
21.4 cu ft
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 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 Q8 (4M) 50 TDI V6Volvo XC60 II 2.0 T6
Consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km13.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi21.97 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year2,048 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI Q8 (4M) 50 TDI V6

  • Has 200 Nm more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 193 km (120 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 100 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 3 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Volvo XC60 II 2.0 T6

  • Has 24 hp more
  • Is 129 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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