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 Volvo 780 1986 – 1990 Audi 100/ 200 Avant 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

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