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AUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6vsVolvo S80 2.8 24V T6

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

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AUDI S4 (8D/B5)

2.7 BiTurbo V6

265 hp2671 ccGasolineAWDManualTwin-turboSedan1997-2001
VS

Volvo S80

2.8 24V T6

272 hp2783 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan1998-2001

Comparison overview

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AUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,510 kg
    3,329 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    175 hp/t
    131 kW/t
    5.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.3 L/100 km
    20.8 mpg US
    25.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.8 L/100 km
    14.9 mpg US
    17.9 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    440 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100

Volvo S80 2.8 24V T6

  • Most powerful
    272 hp
    203 kW
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    645 km
    401 mi
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6VolvoS802.8 24V T6
Power
265hp198kW
272hp203kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,510kg3,329lb
1,630kg3,594lb
Gross weight
2,060kg4,542lb
2,210kg4,872lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
55.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
72.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
17.2s
Calculated
22.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.8L/100 km14.9mpg US17.9mpg UK
16.6L/100 km14.2mpg US17.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
175hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
167hp/t124kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
265Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
233Nm/t156lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
549km341mi
Calculated
645km401mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,671cc163cu in
2,783cc170cu in
Length
4,483mm176in
4,822mm190in
Width
1,733mm68in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,396mm55in
1,434mm56in
Wheelbase
2,607mm103in
2,791mm110in
Front track
1,498mm59in
1,562mm61in
Rear track
1,490mm59in
1,560mm61in
Trunk volume
440L
440L
Max trunk volume-
1,106L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
80L
CO2 emissions
271g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6Volvo S80 2.8 24V T6PowerTorque
  • AUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S80 2.8 24V T6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V65,800 rpm1,850-3,600 rpm6,050 rpm
VolvoS802.8 24V T65,400 rpm2,000-5,000 rpm5,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6VolvoS802.8 24V T6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.2 s
22.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
178 km/h
111 mph
164 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
265 hp
198 kW
VolvoS802.8 24V T6
272 hp
203 kW

Volvo S80 2.8 24V T6 has 7 hp more than AUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6 and Volvo S80 2.8 24V T6: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
VolvoS802.8 24V T6
380 Nm
280 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
VolvoS802.8 24V T6
1,630 kg
3,594 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolvoS802.8 24V T6
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
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V65.6 s
VolvoS802.8 24V T67.2 s

Although Volvo S80 2.8 24V T6 has more power, AUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6 and Volvo S80 2.8 24V T6: 1.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
VolvoS802.8 24V T6
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6 and Volvo S80 2.8 24V T6: 1.1 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
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
175 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
VolvoS802.8 24V T6
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
549 km
341 mi
VolvoS802.8 24V T6
645 km
401 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
265 hp
198 kW
5.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolvoS802.8 24V T6
272 hp
203 kW
7.2 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
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,483 mm
176.5 in
Height
1,396 mm
55.0 in
VolvoS802.8 24V T6
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,822 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,434 mm
56.5 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
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
VolvoS802.8 24V T6
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK

AUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo 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
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
5.6 s
VolvoS802.8 24V T6
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 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
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
175 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
VolvoS802.8 24V T6
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6VolvoS802.8 24V T6
Power
265 hp
198 kW
272 hp
203 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 s
7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
Fuel consumption
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,483 mm
176.5 in
Height
1,396 mm
55.0 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,822 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,434 mm
56.5 in
Range score
549 km
341 mi
645 km
401 mi
CO2 score
271 g/km
-
Trunk score
440 L
15.5 cu ft
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
175 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 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 S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6Volvo S80 2.8 24V T6
Consumption11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK12.4 L/100 km19 mpg US22.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.78 LC100 km21.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.82 LC100 mi34.92 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal1,860 L491 US gal409 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,966 LC/year3,255 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 120 kg lighter
  • Is 1.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

Volvo S80 2.8 24V T6

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 96 km (60 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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