Volvo 940 (1990 – 1997) vs Audi 100/ 200 (1991 – 1994): specs compared
The Audi 100/ 200 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 174 hp against 165 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.0 s against 9.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 217 km/h against 210 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 6.0 L/100 km against 7.5 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,282 kg against 1,324 kg. At 4,870 mm, the Volvo 940 is 80 mm longer than the Audi 100/ 200.
| Specification |
Volvo
940
1990 – 1997
|
Audi
100/ 200
1991 – 1994
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | Germany |
| Documented years | 1990 – 1997 | 1991 – 1994 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 17 | 18 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 82 – 165 hp | 82 – 174 hp |
| Torque | 145 – 264 Nm | 157 – 265 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.0 – 16.5 s | 8.0 – 16.8 s |
| Top speed | 160 – 210 km/h | 167 – 217 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.5 – 10.8 L/100 km | 6.0 – 11.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,869 – 4,870 mm | 4,790 mm |
| Width | 1,750 mm | 1,778 mm |
| Height | 1,410 mm | 1,430 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,769 – 2,770 mm | 2,687 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,324 – 1,425 kg | 1,282 – 1,500 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.