Audi 100 1982 vs Volvo S80 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 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: | 138 HP | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 188 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Audi 100 is more dynamic to drive. Audi 100 engine produces 7 HP less power than Volvo S80, but torque is 3 NM more than Volvo S80. Despite less power, Audi 100 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 8.3 | |
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The Volvo S80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi 100 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi 100 could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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: | 1.81 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.49 m | |
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Audi 100 is smaller. Audi 100 is 6 cm shorter than the Volvo S80, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Audi 100 is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 570 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
610 litres | no data | |
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Audi 100 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Audi 100 has 90 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: | 11.6 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi 100 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volvo S80. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 2`060 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 6200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.0/10 | 9.8/10 | |
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