Volvo 850 1993 vs Audi 80 1992
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 226 HP | 133 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 186 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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Volvo 850 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo 850 engine produces 93 HP more power than Audi 80, whereas torque is 114 NM more than Audi 80. Thanks to more power Volvo 850 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 9.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.0 l/100km | 9.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Volvo 850 consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo 850 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi 80. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km with real consumption | 680 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 460'000 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 80 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 7 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi 80 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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: | no data | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1200 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 (kg): | 1`600 | 1`860 | |
| 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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