Volvo 850 1994 vs Volvo S70 1996

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Volvo 850
1994 - 1997
Volvo S70
1996 - 2000
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Volvo 850 is available only with front wheel drive, while Volvo S70 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines: 2.0 - 2.52.0 - 2.5

Performance

Power: 126 - 250 HP126 - 250 HP
Torque: 170 - 350 NM170 - 350 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.7 - 12.1 seconds6.7 - 12.1 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.6 - 11.16.3 - 11.7
Volvo 850 petrol engines consumes on average 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volvo S70. On average, Volvo 850 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S70.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.67 m4.72 m
Width: 1.76 m1.76 m
Height: 1.41 m1.39 m
Both cars are similar in size. Volvo 850 is 5 cm shorter than the Volvo S70, width is practically the same , while the height of Volvo 850 is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 455 litres470 litres
Volvo 850 has 15 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S70.
Turning diameter: 10.6 meters11.3 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo 850 is 0.7 metres less than that of the Volvo S70, which means Volvo 850 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`821~ 1`732
Safety: no data
Quality:
average

below average
Average price (€): 16001200
Rating in user reviews: 8.5/10 8.0/10
Pros and Cons: Volvo 850 has
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
  • better manoeuvrability
  • fewer faults
Volvo S70 has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • lower price
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