Car comparison

AUDI S6 Avant (4B/C5) 4.2 V8vsVolvo V70 II R 2.5i V20

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

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AUDI S6 Avant (4B/C5)

4.2 V8

340 hp4172 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate1999-2005
VS

Volvo V70 II

R 2.5i V20

300 hp2521 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2003-2004

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

AUDI S6 Avant (4B/C5) 4.2 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    340 hp
    254 kW
  • Highest torque
    420 Nm
    310 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    190 hp/t
    142 kW/t
    5.3 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    69/100

Volvo V70 II R 2.5i V20

  • Lightest
    1,665 kg
    3,671 lb
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.9 L/100 km
    15.8 mpg US
    19.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.6 L/100 km
    27.4 mpg US
    32.8 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    485 L
  • Best practicality score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8VolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V20
Power
340hp254kW
300hp224kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,790kg3,946lb
1,665kg3,671lb
Gross weight
2,330kg5,137lb
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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
63.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
61.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
18.8s
Calculated
18.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.2L/100 km16.6mpg US19.9mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
21.9L/100 km10.7mpg US12.9mpg UK
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
190hp/t142kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
180hp/t134kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
240Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
577km359mi
Calculated
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Displacement
4,172cc255cu in
2,521cc154cu in
Length
4,833mm190in
4,710mm185in
Width
1,850mm73in
1,804mm71in
Height
1,465mm58in
1,428mm56in
Wheelbase
2,759mm109in
2,715mm107in
Front track
1,578mm62in
1,557mm61in
Rear track
1,590mm63in
1,542mm61in
Trunk volume
455L
485L
Max trunk volume
1,590L
1,641L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
82L
70L
CO2 emissions
341g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI S6 Avant (4B/C5) 4.2 V8Volvo V70 II R 2.5i V20PowerTorque
  • AUDI S6 Avant (4B/C5) 4.2 V8: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V70 II R 2.5i V20: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V87,000 rpm3,400 rpm7,250 rpm
VolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V205,200 rpm1,950 rpm5,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8VolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V20
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.8 s
18.7 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
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
108 mph
174 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8
340 hp
254 kW
VolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V20
300 hp
224 kW

AUDI S6 Avant (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 has 40 hp more than Volvo V70 II R 2.5i V20.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo V70 II R 2.5i V20 and AUDI S6 Avant (4B/C5) 4.2 V8: 40 hp (30 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
VolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V20
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8
1,790 kg
3,946 lb
VolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V20
1,665 kg
3,671 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V20
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
AUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V85.8 s
VolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V205.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S6 Avant (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 and Volvo V70 II R 2.5i V20: 0.1 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
VolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V20
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8
340 hp
254 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V20
300 hp
224 kW
5.9 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
AUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,833 mm
190.3 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
VolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V20
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Length
4,710 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS6 Avant (4B/C5)4.2 V8VolvoV70 IIR 2.5i V20
Power
340 hp
254 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,790 kg
3,946 lb
1,665 kg
3,671 lb
Fuel consumption
14.2 L/100 km
16.6 mpg US
19.9 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,833 mm
190.3 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Length
4,710 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
Range score
577 km
359 mi
-
CO2 score
341 g/km
-
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 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 S6 Avant (4B/C5) 4.2 V8
Consumption14.2 L/100 km16.6 mpg US19.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km24.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi39.99 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,130 L563 US gal469 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,728 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S6 Avant (4B/C5) 4.2 V8

  • Has 40 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volvo V70 II R 2.5i V20

  • Is 125 kg lighter
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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