Volvo 850 1994 vs Toyota Camry 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 152 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 218 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Volvo 850 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo 850 engine produces 18 HP more power than Toyota Camry, whereas torque is 2 NM more than Toyota Camry. Thanks to more power Volvo 850 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 9.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.5 l/100km | 9.9 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Camry is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volvo 850 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Camry, which means that by driving the Volvo 850 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo 850 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Camry. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 690 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S70 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Toyota Previa | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Camry might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Volvo 850 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.50 m | |
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Volvo 850 is smaller. Volvo 850 is 15 cm shorter than the Toyota Camry, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo 850 is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo 850 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Toyota Camry, which means Volvo 850 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 3400 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
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