Volvo 960 1994 vs Audi A6 1994
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Petrol | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 267 NM | 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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Volvo 960 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo 960 engine produces 89 HP more power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 2 NM more than Audi A6. Thanks to more power Volvo 960 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.1 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.0 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo 960 consumes 4.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo 960 could require 630 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo 960 consumes 5.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 1150 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 1190 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A6 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 | 770'000 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: | 9 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo S90, Volvo V90 | Used also on Audi 100 | |
| 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 A6 1994 2.5 engine: Very reliable engine if not overheated. Occasionally, the high pressure fuel pump can cause problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo 960 is 7 cm longer than the Audi A6, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo 960 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 491 litres | 510 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Volvo 960 has 19 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6. This could mean that the Volvo 960 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo 960 is 1.6 metres less than that of the Audi A6, which means Volvo 960 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`960 | 2`010 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1200 | |
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