Volvo 940 1990 vs Audi A6 1994
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 290 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo 940 engine produces 18 HP less power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Audi A6. Due to the lower power, Volvo 940 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo 940 consumes 1 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 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo 940 consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 1150 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km with real consumption | 1170 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) | |
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: | 470 litres | 510 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo 940 has 40 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: | 9.9 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo 940 is 1.5 metres less than that of the Audi A6, which means Volvo 940 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`945 | 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 (€): | 1800 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.9/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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