Audi 100 1991 vs Volvo 850 1993
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Volvo 850 is a more dynamic driving. Audi 100 engine produces 55 HP less power than Volvo 850, but torque is 45 NM more than Volvo 850. Due to the lower power, Audi 100 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 9.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 10.0 l/100km | |
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The Audi 100 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi 100 consumes 2.6 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 390 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi 100 consumes 3.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 850. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 73 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1230 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi 100 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 770'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi 100 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A6 | 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. | |||
| Audi 100 1991 2.5 engine: Very reliable engine if not overheated. Occasionally, the high pressure fuel pump can cause problems. | |||
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 | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1310 litres | no data | |
| 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 (kg): | 2`025 | 1`600 | |
| 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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