Volvo 850 1996 vs Audi 80 1991
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 202 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 13.6 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 88 NM more than Audi 80. Thanks to more power Volvo 850 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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The Audi 80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo 850 consumes 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo 850 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi 80. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 1240 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km with real consumption | 1150 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi 80 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 630'000 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: | 6 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S70 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Audi A4, Audi A6, Volkswagen Vento, Seat Alhambra | |
| 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: | 4.67 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.41 m | |
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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 |
no data | 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`960 | 1`730 | |
| 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 35 percent more cases than Volvo 850, so Volvo 850 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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