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Volvo V90 vs Audi A6 Avant comparison

Compare performance (455 HP vs 367 HP), boot space and price (62,300 £ vs 49,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo V90 or Audi A6 Avant?

Volvo V90 vs Audi A6 Avant: Key differences

Volvo V90

  • somewhat more power
  • considerably more efficient

Audi A6 Avant

  • clearly cheaper
  • a bit more electric range
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter
  • very slightly more trunk space

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

V90

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Audi A6 Avant is clearly cheaper – starting at 49,700 £ , while the Volvo V90 costs 62,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,591 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo V90 uses 0.8 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Audi A6 Avant with 2.3 L/100km. The difference is about 1.5 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi A6 Avant offers a bit more range – reaching up to 101 km, about 13 km more than the Volvo V90.

A6 Avant

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 V90 offers somewhat more power – delivering 455 HP compared to 367 HP. That’s roughly 88 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A6 Avant is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.7 s, while the Volvo V90 takes 4.8 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Audi A6 Avant is visibly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Volvo V90 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo V90 delivers a bit more torque with 709 Nm compared to 580 Nm. That’s about 129 Nm more.

V90

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A6 Avant is somewhat lighter – 1,865 kg compared to 2,075 kg. The difference is around 210 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A6 Avant offers very slightly more boot space – 503 L compared to 488 L. That’s a difference of about 15 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Audi A6 Avant offers marginally more capacity – up to 1,534 L, about 80 L more than the Volvo V90.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A6 Avant carries barely more – 570 kg compared to 515 kg. That’s a difference of about 55 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo V90 is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £62,300
V90

Volvo V90

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 398 - 455 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 88 km
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Audi A6 Avant

Costs and Consumption
Price
62,300 - 71,700 £
Price
49,700 - 70,200 £
Consumption L/100km
0.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
88 km
Electric Range
94 - 101 km
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
18 g/km
co2
53 - 170 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
56 - 60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,075 kg
Curb weight
1,865 - 2,240 kg
Trunk capacity
488 L
Trunk capacity
404 - 503 L
Length
4,945 mm
Length
4,999 mm
Width
1,879 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
1,472 mm
Height
1,472 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,454 L
Max trunk capacity
1,497 - 1,534 L
Payload
515 kg
Payload
535 - 570 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
398 - 455 HP
Power HP
204 - 367 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 5.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 8.3 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
238 - 250 km/h
Torque
659 - 709 Nm
Torque
340 - 580 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
293 - 335 kW
Power kW
150 - 270 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
Brand
Volvo
Brand
Audi
What drivetrain options does the Volvo V90 have?

The Volvo V90 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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