Audi A6 1994 vs Volvo 940 1990
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 7 HP less power than Volvo 940, but torque is 25 NM more than Volvo 940. Despite less power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 940, which means that by driving the Audi A6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 940. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1150 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.41 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A6 is 7 cm shorter than the Volvo 940, 3 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 470 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Audi A6 has 40 litres more trunk space than the Volvo 940. The Volvo 940 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 | 9.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 1.5 metres more than that of the Volvo 940, which means Audi A6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`010 | 1`945 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Volvo 940 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volvo 940, so Volvo 940 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.9/10 | |
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