Audi 100/ 200 Avant (1983 – 1991) vs Volvo 760 Estate (1985 – 1990): specs compared
The Volvo 760 Estate is the more powerful of the two, with up to 170 hp against 165 hp. The Audi 100/ 200 Avant is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.2 s against 9.6 s. It has the higher top speed: 212 km/h against 193 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 7.1 L/100 km against 7.8 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,130 kg against 1,443 kg. The Audi 100/ 200 Avant dates from 1983 – 1991, the Volvo 760 Estate from 1985 – 1990.
| Specification |
Audi
100/ 200 Avant
1983 – 1991
|
Volvo
760 Estate
1985 – 1990
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Sweden |
| Documented years | 1983 – 1991 | 1985 – 1990 |
| Body style | Avant · Estate / wagon | Estate / wagon |
| Variants | 19 | 4 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 70 – 165 hp | 122 – 170 hp |
| Torque | 123 – 240 Nm | 235 – 240 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.2 – 20.1 s | 9.6 – 13.4 s |
| Top speed | 150 – 212 km/h | 175 – 193 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.1 – 11.0 L/100 km | 7.8 – 11.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,790 mm | 4,780 mm |
| Width | 1,811 mm | 1,750 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,690 mm | 2,781 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,130 – 1,450 kg | 1,443 – 1,518 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

