Audi 100 1991 vs Volvo 850 1993
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Audi 100) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Volvo 850) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 82 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 164 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17.5 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Volvo 850 is a more dynamic driving. Audi 100 engine produces 88 HP less power than Volvo 850, whereas torque is 56 NM less than Volvo 850. Due to the lower power, Audi 100 reaches 100 km/h speed 7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 9.1 | |
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The Audi 100 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi 100 consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 850, which means that by driving the Audi 100 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 73 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| Audi 100 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 530'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo V70, 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 | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi 100 is 8 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, if possible |
1310 litres | 1580 litres | |
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Volvo 850 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, 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 | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi 100 is 1.2 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: | 1`985 kg | 1`970 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`435 kg | 1`423 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 550 kg | 547 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Volvo 850 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi 100 has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Volvo 850, so Volvo 850 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 800 | |
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