Volvo 850 1993 vs Audi 100 1991
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Volvo 850) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Audi 100) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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Volvo 850 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo 850 engine produces 55 HP more power than Audi 100, but torque is 45 NM less than Audi 100. Thanks to more power Volvo 850 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.0 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Audi 100 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo 850 consumes 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi 100, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo 850 could require 390 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo 850 consumes 3.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi 100. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 1230 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km with real consumption | 1190 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi 100 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: | 560'000 km | 770'000 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 100 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S70 | Used also on Audi A6 | |
| 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 100 1991 2.5 engine: Very reliable engine if not overheated. Occasionally, the high pressure fuel pump can cause problems. | |||
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: | no data | 390 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1310 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 (kg): | 1`600 | 2`025 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Volvo 850 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi 100 has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Volvo 850, so Volvo 850 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
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