Volvo 850 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A6 engine produces 117 HP less power than Volvo 850, whereas torque is 164 NM less than Volvo 850. Due to the lower power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.3
10.0
The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A6 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 850, which means that by driving the Audi A6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel.
Audi A6 is larger. Audi A6 is 13 cm longer than the Volvo 850, 2 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
510 litres
445 litres
Audi A6 has more luggage capacity. Audi A6 has 65 litres more trunk space than the Volvo 850.
Turning diameter:
11.4 meters
10.6 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.8 metres more than that of the Volvo 850, which means Audi A6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Volvo 850 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Volvo 850, so Volvo 850 quality is probably significantly better
