Audi A6 engine produces 30 HP more power than Volvo 850, whereas torque is 44 NM more than Volvo 850. Despite the higher power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
12.3
9.3
The Volvo 850 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A6 consumes 3 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 450 litres more fuel.
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.
Dimensions
Length:
4.80 m
4.67 m
Width:
1.78 m
1.76 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.41 m
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 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.
