Volvo 850 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S70 engine produces 9 HP less power than Volvo 850, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Volvo 850. Due to the lower power, Volvo S70 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.2
10.0
The Volvo 850 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S70 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 850, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S70 could require 180 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
73 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
620 km in combined cycle
730 km in combined cycle
Volvo 850 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Dimensions
Length:
4.72 m
4.67 m
Width:
1.76 m
1.76 m
Height:
1.39 m
1.41 m
Both cars are similar in size. Volvo S70 is 5 cm longer than the Volvo 850, width is practically the same , while the height of Volvo S70 is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
470 litres
445 litres
Volvo S70 has more luggage capacity. Volvo S70 has 25 litres more trunk space than the Volvo 850.
Turning diameter:
10.6 meters
10.6 meters
Gross weight (kg):
1`600
1`910
Safety:
no data
Quality:
Volvo S70 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volvo 850, so Volvo S70 quality could be a bit better.
