Volvo 850 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A4 engine produces 30 HP less power than Volvo 850, whereas torque is 65 NM less than Volvo 850. Due to the lower power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.3
6.0
Real fuel consumption:
5.9 l/100km
6.5 l/100km
The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 850, which means that by driving the Audi A4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 850.
Audi A4 is smaller. Audi A4 is 24 cm shorter than the Volvo 850, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A4 is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
390 litres
420 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible
1250 litres
1580 litres
Volvo 850 has more luggage space. Audi A4 has 30 litres less trunk space than the Volvo 850. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo 850 (by 330 litres).
Turning diameter:
11.1 meters
10.6 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Volvo 850, which means Audi A4 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Audi A4 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volvo 850, so Audi A4 quality could be a bit better.
