Volvo 850 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo 850 engine produces 65 HP more power than Audi 80, whereas torque is 140 NM more than Audi 80. Thanks to more power Volvo 850 reaches 100 km/h speed 6 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.6
6.4
Volvo 850 consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel.
Volvo 850 is larger. Volvo 850 is 19 cm longer than the Audi 80, 6 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
445 litres
430 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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710 litres
Volvo 850 has 15 litres more trunk space than the Audi 80.
Turning diameter:
10.6 meters
11.2 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo 850 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Audi 80, which means Volvo 850 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Volvo 850 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi 80 has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Volvo 850, so Volvo 850 quality is probably significantly better
