Volvo 850 1993 vs Audi 100 1991
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Volvo 850 is available only with front wheel drive, while Audi 100 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 2.3 - 2.4 (petrol) | 2.0 - 4.2 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. Audi 100 is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 - 226 HP | 82 - 280 HP | |
| Torque: | 206 - 300 NM | 157 - 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 - 11 seconds | 6.6 - 17.5 seconds | |
| In general, Volvo 850 are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Audi 100. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 - 9.7 | 6.5 - 13.2 | |
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Volvo 850 petrol engines consumes on average 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than Audi 100. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.79 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo 850 is 8 cm shorter than the Audi 100, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo 850 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 390 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1580 litres | 1310 litres | |
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Volvo 850 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Audi 100 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 270 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo 850 is 1.2 metres less than that of the Audi 100, which means Volvo 850 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 1`839 kg | ~ 2`041 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`424 kg | ~ 1`497 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 415 kg | ~ 544 kg | |
| Volvo 850 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 31 procentiem less than Audi 100. Therefore, Audi 100 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
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