Volvo 850 Estate (1993 – 1997) vs Audi 80 Avant S2 (1993 – 1995): specs compared

Both offer around 226 hp at most. The Audi 80 Avant S2 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.1 s against 7.5 s. The Volvo 850 Estate uses less fuel, from 6.0 L/100 km against 10.3 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,374 kg against 1,541 kg. At 4,710 mm, the Volvo 850 Estate is 199 mm longer than the Audi 80 Avant S2.

Specification Volvo 850 Estate Volvo 850 Estate 1993 – 1997 Audi 80 Avant S2 Audi 80 Avant S2 1993 – 1995
Overview
Origin Sweden Germany
Documented years 1993 – 1997 1993 – 1995
Body style Estate / wagon Avant · Estate / wagon
Variants 9 1
Fuel Petrol, Diesel Petrol
Drive FWD AWD
Gearbox Automatic · Manual Manual
Performance
Power 126 – 226 hp 230 hp
Torque 170 – 300 Nm 350 Nm
0–100 km/h 7.5 – 11.9 s 6.1 s
Top speed 195 – 240 km/h 241 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 6.0 – 10.8 L/100 km 10.3 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,710 mm 4,511 mm
Width 1,759 mm 1,699 mm
Height 1,430 mm 1,389 mm
Wheelbase 2,670 mm 2,601 mm
Curb weight 1,374 – 1,473 kg 1,541 kg

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