Volvo 850 1993 vs Volkswagen Golf 1993
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Volvo 850) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volkswagen Golf) 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 | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 202 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 13.4 seconds | |
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Volvo 850 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo 850 engine produces 80 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 18 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Volvo 850 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.0 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo 850 consumes 4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo 850 could require 600 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo 850 consumes 4.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km with real consumption | 1110 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: | 560'000 km | 630'000 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: | 8 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S70 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi 80, Volkswagen Vento, Seat Alhambra | |
| 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: | 4.71 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
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Volvo 850 is larger. Volvo 850 is 37 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 6 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 466 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1426 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo 850 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means Volvo 850 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`695 | |
| 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 (€): | 800 | 800 | |
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