Volvo 850 and Volvo S60 have the same engine power, but Volvo 850 torque is 20 NM more than Volvo S60. Volvo 850 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.0
9.3
Real fuel consumption:
10.9 l/100km
10.1 l/100km
The Volvo S60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo 850 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo 850 could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo 850 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60.
Fuel tank capacity:
73 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
730 km in combined cycle
750 km in combined cycle
660 km with real consumption
690 km with real consumption
Dimensions
Length:
4.67 m
4.58 m
Width:
1.76 m
1.80 m
Height:
1.41 m
1.43 m
Volvo 850 is 9 cm longer than the Volvo S60, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo 850 is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
445 litres
424 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
no data
1034 litres
Volvo 850 has more luggage capacity. Volvo 850 has 21 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S60.
Turning diameter:
10.6 meters
12 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo 850 is 1.4 metres less than that of the Volvo S60, which means Volvo 850 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg):
1`910
2`010
Safety:
no data
Quality:
Volvo S60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo 850 has serious deffects in 300 percent more cases than Volvo S60, so Volvo S60 quality is probably significantly better
