Audi 100 1991 vs Volvo 850 1994
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 137 HP | 126 HP | |
| Torque: | 168 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Audi 100 is more dynamic to drive. Audi 100 engine produces 11 HP more power than Volvo 850, but torque is 2 NM less than Volvo 850. Thanks to more power Audi 100 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.8 | 8.9 | |
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The Volvo 850 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi 100 consumes 1.9 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 285 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 73 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| Volvo 850 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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`070 | 1`970 | |
| 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 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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