Volvo 940 1996 vs Audi A6 1994
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 264 NM | 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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Volvo 940 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo 940 engine produces 50 HP more power than Audi A6, but torque is 1 NM less than Audi A6. Thanks to more power Volvo 940 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.6 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo 940 consumes 3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo 940 could require 450 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo 940 consumes 3.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 1150 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km with real consumption | 1190 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Audi A6 1994 2.5 engine: Very reliable engine if not overheated. Occasionally, the high pressure fuel pump can cause problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo 940 is 7 cm longer than the Audi A6, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo 940 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 471 litres | 510 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo 940 has 39 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6. This could mean that the Volvo 940 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`905 | 2`010 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Volvo 940 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volvo 940, so Volvo 940 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1200 | |
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