View Photos of the 1996 European Sport Wagon Comparison Test
See the interior and exterior of the 1996 Audi A6 Quattro, BMW 525i Touring, and Volvo 850 Turbo.
With their European pedigree and lofty price points, these three wagons have a distinctly upscale vibe.
Of the three wagons, the BMW had the sharpest steering and handling.
The BMW's 189-hp, DOHC, 24-valve six delivered mid-pack performance.
The BMW had the highest price of the trio.
The BMW had the smallest cargo hold.
The 525i Touring's bizarre two-pane sliding sunroof contributed to wind noise.
The Audi's four-wheel drive did much to overcome its lack of underhood oomph.
The Audi V-6's 172 horsepower was the lowest of the group.
We were smitten by the Audi's interior.
The rear-facing seat in the Audi is an elegant and useful touch—for children, not adults.
The Volvo was the hot rod of the group
Sixty mph arrived in 7.2 seconds, and the quarter-mile unrolled in 15.5 seconds at 90 mph.
Some found the Volvo dash to be a bit dowdy.
The Volvo had the most usable cargo area and the lowest sticker price.
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