Audi 100 1991 vs Volvo 850 1994
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.8 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 174 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Audi 100 is more dynamic to drive. Audi 100 engine produces 4 HP more power than Volvo 850, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Volvo 850. Thanks to more power Audi 100 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.8 | 9.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.6 l/100km | 9.5 l/100km | |
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The Volvo 850 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi 100 consumes 1.6 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 240 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi 100 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 850. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 73 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Audi 100 has 4x4: Vehicle features full-time Quattro II all-wheel drive - Torsen center differential with automatic torque split between front and rear axles, and electro-pneumatic manually-activated rear differential that automatically unlocks at speeds above 25 km/h. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 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 Volvo 850 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi 80, Audi Coupe | 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. Audi 100 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Audi 100 1991 2.8 engine: This engine, especially at higher mileages, often tends to consume oil, and the timing belt change interval in particular should be observed. | |||
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`100 | 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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