Volvo 940 1990 vs Audi 100 1988
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 155 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 203 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 10 seconds | |
| Volvo 940 engine produces 19 HP more power than Audi 100, whereas torque is 13 NM more than Audi 100. Despite the higher power, Volvo 940 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 9.1 | |
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The Audi 100 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo 940 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi 100, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo 940 could require 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| Audi 100 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 4 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Audi 100 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.81 m | 4.79 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
| Volvo 940 is 2 cm longer than the Audi 100, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo 940 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 992 litres | 644 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2125 litres | 1920 litres | |
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Volvo 940 has more luggage capacity. Volvo 940 has 348 litres more trunk space than the Audi 100. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo 940 (by 205 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo 940 is 1.7 metres less than that of the Audi 100, which means Volvo 940 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`975 | 1`840 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.9/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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