Volvo 850 1996 vs Audi 100 1991
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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Volvo 850 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo 850 engine produces 25 HP more power than Audi 100, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Audi 100. Thanks to more power Volvo 850 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Volvo 850 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi 100, which means that by driving the Volvo 850 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo 850 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi 100. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1210 km in combined cycle | 1230 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1660 km on highway | ||
| 1120 km with real consumption | 1190 km with real consumption | ||
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: | 6 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, 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: | 4.72 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 7 cm shorter than the Audi 100, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo 850 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 390 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1580 litres | 1310 litres | |
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Volvo 850 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volvo 850 has 30 litres more trunk space than the Audi 100. The Audi 100 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo 850 (by 270 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo 850 is 0.8 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): | 2`000 | 2`025 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Volvo 850 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi 100 has serious deffects in 105 percent more cases than Volvo 850, so Volvo 850 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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