Audi 100/ 200 (1968 – 1976) vs Volvo 145 (1967 – 1974): specs compared
The Volvo 145 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 126 hp against 112 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.1 s against 10.8 s. The Audi 100/ 200 has the higher top speed: 179 km/h against 171 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,050 kg against 1,190 kg.
| Specification |
Audi
100/ 200
1968 – 1976
|
Volvo
145
1967 – 1974
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Sweden |
| Documented years | 1968 – 1976 | 1967 – 1974 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 6 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 80 – 112 hp | 86 – 126 hp |
| Torque | 135 – 160 Nm | 146 – 167 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.8 – 13.5 s | 10.1 s |
| Top speed | 156 – 179 km/h | 171 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.9 – 10.8 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,623 mm | 4,651 mm |
| Width | 1,702 mm | 1,727 mm |
| Height | 1,372 mm | 1,448 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,629 mm | 2,591 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,050 – 1,120 kg | 1,190 – 1,300 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.