Volkswagen Golf 1993 vs Volvo 850 1993
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Volkswagen Golf) 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 850) 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: | 90 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 202 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.4 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Volvo 850 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 80 HP less power than Volvo 850, whereas torque is 18 NM less than Volvo 850. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 9.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 l/100km | 10.0 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 850, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Golf over 15,000 km in a year you can save 600 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 4.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 850. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 73 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1170 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf 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: | 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 Volkswagen Golf engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi 80, Volkswagen Vento, Seat Alhambra | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S70 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Golf might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 1993 1.9 engine: This engine stands out for its durability and generally remains trouble-free until it has been used extensively over many years. Despite its robust construction, the wear and tear from prolonged use, ... More about Volkswagen Golf 1993 1.9 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.34 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
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Volkswagen Golf is smaller. Volkswagen Golf is 37 cm shorter than the Volvo 850, 6 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 466 litres | 420 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1426 litres | 1580 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, The Volvo 850 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo 850 (by 154 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.5 metres more than that of the Volvo 850, which means Volkswagen Golf can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`695 kg | 1`970 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`270 kg | 1`423 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 425 kg | 547 kg | |
| Volkswagen Golf load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 29 procentiem less than Volvo 850. Therefore, Volvo 850 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Volvo 850 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volkswagen Golf, so Volvo 850 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 800 | |
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