Audi A6 1995 vs Volvo 850 1996
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 290 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
| Audi A6 and Volvo 850 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Volvo 850 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 850. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 73 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1140 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| 1170 km with real consumption | 1100 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Audi A6 has 4x4: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control, which operates at speeds up to 40 km/h (25 mph) and applies braking to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differentials. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 630'000 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: | 3 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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 1995 2.5 engine: Quite 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`110 | 1`960 | |
| 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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