Audi A6 Avant (1994 – 1997) vs Volvo 850 Estate (1994 – 1996): specs compared
The Volvo 850 Estate is the more powerful of the two, with up to 241 hp against 193 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.0 s against 8.2 s. It has the higher top speed: 245 km/h against 227 km/h. The Audi A6 Avant uses less fuel, from 6.4 L/100 km against 10.0 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,380 kg against 1,490 kg. At 4,798 mm, the Audi A6 Avant is 79 mm longer than the Volvo 850 Estate.
| Specification |
Audi
A6 Avant
1994 – 1997
|
Volvo
850 Estate
1994 – 1996
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Sweden |
| Documented years | 1994 – 1997 | 1994 – 1996 |
| Body style | Avant · Estate / wagon | Estate / wagon |
| Variants | 26 | 2 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 90 – 193 hp | 241 hp |
| Torque | 168 – 290 Nm | 330 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.2 – 17.9 s | 7.0 s |
| Top speed | 172 – 227 km/h | 245 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.4 – 12.3 L/100 km | 10.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,798 mm | 4,719 mm |
| Width | 1,783 mm | 1,760 mm |
| Height | 1,440 mm | 1,430 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,687 mm | 2,670 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,380 – 1,650 kg | 1,490 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.