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Audi A6 Avant vs Volvo S90 – Which car suits you better?

Two cars, one duel: Audi A6 Avant meets Volvo S90.
Which one wins in performance, efficiency and value for money? Find out now!

Audi A6 Avant

Volvo S90

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A6 Avant @ Audi AG

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Audi A6 Avant has a distinct advantage in terms of price – it starts at 49700 £, while the Volvo S90 costs 62200 £. That’s a price difference of around 12514 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Volvo S90 manages with 0.80 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Audi A6 Avant with 2.30 L. The difference is about 1.50 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Audi A6 Avant performs somewhat better – achieving up to 101 km, about 12 km more than the Volvo S90.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Volvo S90 has a somewhat edge – offering 455 HP compared to 367 HP. That’s roughly 88 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 4.70 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

In terms of top speed, the Audi A6 Avant performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Volvo S90 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Volvo S90 pulls evident stronger with 709 Nm compared to 550 Nm. That’s about 159 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Audi A6 Avant is slight lighter – 1865 kg compared to 1912 kg. The difference is around 47 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Audi A6 Avant offers barely noticeable more room – 503 L compared to 453 L. That’s a difference of about 50 L.

When it comes to payload, Audi A6 Avant slight takes the win – 570 kg compared to 518 kg. That’s a difference of about 52 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Volvo S90 proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Volvo S90 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

Audi A6 Avant
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Volvo S90

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 235 - 455 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.8 - 5.7 L
  • Electric Range : 89 km
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Audi A6 Avant

The Audi A6 Avant wraps executive poise and usable practicality into an impeccably finished estate that makes everyday driving feel noticeably more grown-up. It serves up a calm, composed ride and clever packaging for buyers who want space and refinement without ostentation — the sensible choice that still manages to impress.

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Volvo S90

The Volvo S90 is a composed, elegant luxury sedan that dresses Scandinavian restraint in a quietly imposing package. It prioritises serene highway manners and a calm, tech‑savvy cabin, making it a car that suggests you deserve the nicer things in life without ever raising its voice.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
49700 - 70200 £
Price
62200 - 70500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 7.5 L
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 5.7 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
94 - 101 km
Electric Range
89 km
Battery Capacity
20.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
14.70 kWh
co2
53 - 170 g/km
co2
17 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
46 - 60 L
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1865 - 2240 kg
Curb weight
1912 - 2119 kg
Trunk capacity
404 - 503 L
Trunk capacity
431 - 453 L
Length
4999 mm
Length
4969 mm
Width
1875 mm
Width
1879 mm
Height
1472 mm
Height
1440 mm
Max trunk capacity
1423 - 1534 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
535 - 570 kg
Payload
451 - 518 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 367 HP
Power HP
235 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7 s
Max Speed
238 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
340 - 550 Nm
Torque
480 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
150 - 270 kW
Power kW
173 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
1968 - 2995 cm3
Engine capacity
1969 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2022 - 2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
Brand
Audi
Brand
Volvo

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Is the Audi A6 Avant offered with different drivetrains?

The Audi A6 Avant is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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