Volvo 850 1993 vs Audi A6 1994
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.5 Diesel | |
| 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 | 11.4 seconds | |
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Volvo 850 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo 850 engine produces 55 HP more power than Audi A6, but torque is 45 NM less than Audi A6. Thanks to more power Volvo 850 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.0 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo 850 consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo 850 could require 330 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 A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 1150 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km with real consumption | 1190 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 A6 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 100 | |
| 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 1994 2.5 engine: Very reliable engine if not overheated. Occasionally, the high pressure fuel pump can cause problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
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Volvo 850 is smaller. Volvo 850 is 9 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo 850 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 390 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 A6, which means Volvo 850 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 2`060 | |
| Safety: | no data | 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 Audi A6, so Volvo 850 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1200 | |
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