Audi S6 Avant (1994 – 1997) vs Volvo 850 Estate (1994 – 1996): specs compared
The Audi S6 Avant is the more powerful of the two, with up to 290 hp against 241 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.0 s against 7.0 s. The Volvo 850 Estate uses less fuel, from 10.0 L/100 km against 10.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,490 kg against 1,675 kg. At 4,798 mm, the Audi S6 Avant is 79 mm longer than the Volvo 850 Estate.
| Specification |
Audi
S6 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 | 4 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 230 – 280 hp | 241 hp |
| Torque | 350 – 400 Nm | 330 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.0 – 8.4 s | 7.0 s |
| Top speed | 232 – 247 km/h | 245 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.9 – 13.2 L/100 km | 10.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,798 mm | 4,719 mm |
| Width | 1,803 mm | 1,760 mm |
| Height | 1,440 mm | 1,430 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,692 mm | 2,670 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,675 – 1,745 kg | 1,490 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.