Volvo S70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S70 engine produces 100 HP more power than Volvo 850, whereas torque is 140 NM more than Volvo 850. Thanks to more power Volvo S70 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.3 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.6
9.4
The Volvo 850 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S70 consumes 2.2 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 330 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
73 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
600 km in combined cycle
770 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:
no data
10.6 meters
Gross weight (kg):
1`910
1`800
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.