Volvo 850 1993 vs Volvo S80 1999
Body: | Estate car / wagon | Sedan | |
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The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 140 HP | 140 HP | |
Torque: | 206 NM | 220 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11 seconds | |
Volvo 850 and Volvo S80 have the same engine power, but Volvo 850 torque is 14 NM less than Volvo S80. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 9.6 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 9.7 l/100km | |
The Volvo 850 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo 850 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80, which means that by driving the Volvo 850 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo 850 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 73 litres | 70 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
790 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
Volvo 850 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.71 m | 4.82 m | |
Width: | 1.76 m | 1.83 m | |
Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
Volvo 850 is smaller. Volvo 850 is 11 cm shorter than the Volvo S80, 7 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
Trunk capacity: | no data | 440 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1106 litres | |
Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11 meters | |
The turning circle of the Volvo 850 is 0.8 metres less than that of the Volvo S80, which means Volvo 850 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 2`140 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | Volvo S80 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo 850 has serious deffects in 230 percent more cases than Volvo S80, so Volvo S80 quality is probably significantly better | ||
Average price (€): | 600 | 1400 | |
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