Volvo 960 1990 vs Audi 100 1990
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Petrol | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 267 NM | 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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Volvo 960 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo 960 engine produces 84 HP more power than Audi 100, whereas torque is 2 NM more than Audi 100. Thanks to more power Volvo 960 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.4 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Audi 100 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo 960 consumes 5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi 100, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo 960 could require 750 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo 960 consumes 6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi 100. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 1330 km in combined cycle | |
| 640 km with real consumption | 1250 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi 100 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 700'000 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: | 9 years | 2 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo S90, Volvo V90 | 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 960 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Audi 100 1990 2.5 engine: Reliable and robust engine, keep an eye on the cooling system and the timing belt change interval. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.81 m | 4.79 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
| Volvo 960 is 2 cm longer than the Audi 100, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo 960 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 992 litres | 644 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2125 litres | 1920 litres | |
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Volvo 960 has more luggage capacity. Volvo 960 has 348 litres more trunk space than the Audi 100. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo 960 (by 205 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo 960 is 1.7 metres less than that of the Audi 100, which means Volvo 960 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`060 | 1`910 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 1800 | |
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