Volvo 850 1993 vs Audi 80 1992
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 206 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 14.1 seconds | |
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Volvo 850 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo 850 engine produces 50 HP more power than Audi 80, whereas torque is 58 NM more than Audi 80. Thanks to more power Volvo 850 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 8.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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The Audi 80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo 850 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi 80, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo 850 could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo 850 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi 80. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo 850 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.41 m | |
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Volvo 850 is larger. Volvo 850 is 23 cm longer than the Audi 80, 6 cm wider, while the height of Volvo 850 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1580 litres | 1200 litres | |
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Volvo 850 has more luggage capacity. Volvo 850 has 50 litres more trunk space than the Audi 80. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo 850 (by 380 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo 850 is 1 metres less than that of the Audi 80, which means Volvo 850 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`970 kg | 1`780 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`423 kg | 1`230 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 547 kg | 550 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Volvo 850 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi 80 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volvo 850, so Volvo 850 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 800 | |
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