Volvo 960 1994 vs Audi A3 1996
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| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Volvo 960 is available only with rear wheel drive, while Audi A3 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 2.5 - 2.9 (petrol) | 1.6 - 1.9 (petrol, diesel) | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 - 204 HP | 90 - 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 233 - 267 NM | 145 - 235 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 - 10 seconds | 7.5 - 13.7 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.5 - 11.1 | 4.9 - 8.9 | |
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Volvo 960 petrol engines consumes on average 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than Audi A3. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.15 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
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Volvo 960 is larger. Volvo 960 is 72 cm longer than the Audi A3, 1 cm wider, while the height of Volvo 960 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 491 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1110 litres | |
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Volvo 960 has more luggage capacity. Volvo 960 has 141 litres more trunk space than the Audi A3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo 960 is 1.1 metres less than that of the Audi A3, which means Volvo 960 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`960 | ~ 1`690 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1000 | |
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