Audi 100 1992 vs Volvo 850 1993
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 230 HP | 226 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.1 seconds | 7.5 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 50 NM more than Volvo 850. Thanks to more power Audi 100 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.9 | 9.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.8 l/100km | 10.0 l/100km | |
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The Volvo 850 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi 100 consumes 1.5 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 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi 100 consumes 2.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 850. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 73 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 620 km with real consumption | 730 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: | 420'000 km | 330'000 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 | 3 years | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.79 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
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Audi 100 is larger. Audi 100 is 8 cm longer than the Volvo 850, 4 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: | 2`160 kg | 1`970 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`660 kg | 1`451 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 500 kg | 519 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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