Volvo 960 1994 vs Audi A4 1995
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 267 NM | 140 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Volvo 960 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo 960 engine produces 103 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 127 NM more than Audi A4. Thanks to more power Volvo 960 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.1 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.0 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo 960 consumes 3.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo 960 could require 465 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo 960 consumes 3.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 4 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
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Volvo 960 is larger. Volvo 960 is 39 cm longer than the Audi A4, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volvo 960 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 491 litres | 440 litres | |
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Volvo 960 has more luggage capacity. Volvo 960 has 51 litres more trunk space than the Audi A4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo 960 is 1.3 metres less than that of the Audi A4, which means Volvo 960 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`960 | 1`745 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1000 | |
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