Audi A6 1994 vs Volvo 850 1996
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 290 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Volvo 850 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A6 engine produces 25 HP less power than Volvo 850, whereas torque is 25 NM less than Volvo 850. Due to the lower power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 7.9 | |
| Audi A6 consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 73 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1330 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 770'000 km | 560'000 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 | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi 100 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S70 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo 850 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 | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.41 m | |
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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 | |
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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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`040 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below 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 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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