Audi 100/ 200 (1976 – 1982) vs Volvo 262 (1977 – 1981): specs compared
The Volvo 262 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 155 hp against 136 hp. The Audi 100/ 200 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.5 s against 10.0 s. It is the lighter car, from 1,110 kg against 1,410 kg. At 4,879 mm, the Volvo 262 is 198 mm longer than the Audi 100/ 200.
| Specification |
Audi
100/ 200
1976 – 1982
|
Volvo
262
1977 – 1981
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Sweden |
| Documented years | 1976 – 1982 | 1977 – 1981 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 8 | 2 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 69 – 136 hp | 140 – 155 hp |
| Torque | 122 – 185 Nm | 204 – 234 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.5 – 20.5 s | 10.0 – 10.6 s |
| Top speed | 145 – 190 km/h | 185 – 190 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.4 – 11.5 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,681 mm | 4,879 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm | 1,707 mm |
| Height | 1,389 mm | 1,359 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,639 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,110 – 1,240 kg | 1,410 – 1,425 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.