Volvo 780 (1986 – 1990) vs Audi 100/ 200 Avant (1985 – 1991): specs compared
The Audi 100/ 200 Avant is the more powerful of the two, with up to 220 hp against 200 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.7 s against 8.7 s. It has the higher top speed: 238 km/h against 212 km/h. The Volvo 780 uses less fuel, from 8.2 L/100 km against 10.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,420 kg against 1,450 kg.
| Specification |
Volvo
780
1986 – 1990
|
Audi
100/ 200 Avant
1985 – 1991
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | Germany |
| Documented years | 1986 – 1990 | 1985 – 1991 |
| Body style | — | Avant · Estate / wagon |
| Variants | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 122 – 200 hp | 165 – 220 hp |
| Torque | 235 – 290 Nm | 240 – 309 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.7 – 10.8 s | 6.7 – 8.2 s |
| Top speed | 185 – 212 km/h | 212 – 238 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.2 – 12.2 L/100 km | 10.4 – 11.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,790 – 4,801 mm | 4,793 mm |
| Width | 1,750 mm | 1,814 mm |
| Height | 1,400 mm | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,771 mm | 2,687 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,420 – 1,560 kg | 1,450 – 1,560 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.