Audi A6 1994 vs Volvo 960 1994
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.9 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Audi A6) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Volvo 960) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 267 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Volvo 960 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A6 engine produces 89 HP less power than Volvo 960, whereas torque is 2 NM less than Volvo 960. Due to the lower power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 11.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 12.0 l/100km | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 consumes 4.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 960, which means that by driving the Audi A6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 630 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 5.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 960. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1150 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1450 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 1190 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 770'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi A6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi 100 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo S90, Volvo V90 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo 960 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Audi A6 1994 2.5 engine: Very reliable engine if not overheated. Occasionally, the high pressure fuel pump can cause problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A6 is 7 cm shorter than the Volvo 960, 3 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 491 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Audi A6 has 19 litres more trunk space than the Volvo 960. The Volvo 960 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 | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 1.6 metres more than that of the Volvo 960, which means Audi A6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`010 | 1`960 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1800 | |
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