Volvo 850 1996 vs Audi A6 1995
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 290 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 10 seconds | |
| Volvo 850 and Audi A6 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Volvo 850 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Volvo 850 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo 850 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that by driving the Volvo 850 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 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 A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 1400 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| 1100 km with real consumption | 1170 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Audi A6 1994: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control, which operates at speeds up to 40 km/h (25 mph) and applies braking to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differentials. | |||
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 A6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S70 | Used only for this car | |
| 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 A6 1995 2.5 engine: Quite reliable engine if not overheated. Occasionally, the high pressure fuel pump can cause problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.43 m | |
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Volvo 850 is smaller. Volvo 850 is 13 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo 850 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 510 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage space. Volvo 850 has 65 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6. | |||
| 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 A6, which means Volvo 850 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`960 | 2`110 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Volvo 850 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Audi A6, so Volvo 850 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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