Audi 100 1991 vs Volvo S80 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 101 HP | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 157 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.6 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Volvo S80 is a more dynamic driving. Audi 100 engine produces 44 HP less power than Volvo S80, whereas torque is 28 NM less than Volvo S80. Due to the lower power, Audi 100 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 8.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 420'000 km | 480'000 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 S80 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A6 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo V50, Volvo S40, Volvo C30 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo S80 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Audi 100 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.79 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.49 m | |
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Audi 100 is smaller. Audi 100 is 6 cm shorter than the Volvo S80, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Audi 100 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 480 litres | |
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Audi 100 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Audi 100 has 30 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S80. The Volvo S80 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi 100 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volvo S80. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`860 | 2`060 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 5600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.1/10 | 9.8/10 | |
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