Audi A6 1994 vs Volvo 850 1993
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.6 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 225 NM | 206 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 10 HP more power than Volvo 850, whereas torque is 19 NM more than Volvo 850. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 | 9.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.2 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km | |
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The Volvo 850 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 850, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A6 could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 850. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 73 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
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Audi A6 is larger. Audi A6 is 9 cm longer than the Volvo 850, 2 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 1.2 metres more than that of the Volvo 850, which means Audi A6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`040 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Volvo 850 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Audi A6, so Volvo 850 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 800 | |
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