Volvo 850 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo 850 engine produces 30 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 65 NM more than Audi A4. Thanks to more power Volvo 850 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.0
5.3
Real fuel consumption:
6.5 l/100km
5.9 l/100km
The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo 850 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo 850 could require 105 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 A4.
Volvo 850 is larger. Volvo 850 is 24 cm longer than the Audi A4, 3 cm wider, while the height of Volvo 850 is 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
420 litres
390 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible
1580 litres
1250 litres
Volvo 850 has more luggage capacity. Volvo 850 has 30 litres more trunk space than the Audi A4. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo 850 (by 330 litres).
Turning diameter:
10.6 meters
11.1 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo 850 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Audi A4, which means Volvo 850 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Audi A4 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volvo 850, so Audi A4 quality could be a bit better.
