Audi 100 1991 vs Volvo 850 1996
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 290 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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Volvo 850 is a more dynamic driving. Audi 100 engine produces 25 HP less power than Volvo 850, whereas torque is 25 NM less than Volvo 850. Due to the lower power, Audi 100 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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By specification Audi 100 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 850, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi 100 could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi 100 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 850. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 73 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1230 km in combined cycle | 1210 km in combined cycle | |
| 1660 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 1190 km with real consumption | 1100 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 770'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi 100 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A6 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S70 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo 850 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.79 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi 100 is 7 cm longer than the Volvo 850, 2 cm wider, while the height of Audi 100 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 420 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1310 litres | 1580 litres | |
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Volvo 850 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Audi 100 has 30 litres less trunk space than the Volvo 850. This could mean that the Audi 100 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo 850 (by 270 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi 100 is 0.8 metres more than that of the Volvo 850, which means Audi 100 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`025 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Volvo 850 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi 100 has serious deffects in 105 percent more cases than Volvo 850, so Volvo 850 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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