Volvo S70 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo 850 engine produces 10 HP less power than Volvo S70, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Volvo S70. Due to the lower power, Volvo 850 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
no data
11.4
Fuel tank capacity:
73 litres
70 litres
Dimensions
Length:
4.67 m
4.72 m
Width:
1.76 m
1.76 m
Height:
1.41 m
1.39 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:
445 litres
470 litres
Volvo S70 has more luggage space. Volvo 850 has 25 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S70.
Turning diameter:
10.6 meters
10.6 meters
Gross weight (kg):
1`800
1`920
Safety:
no data
Quality:
Volvo S70 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo 850 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volvo S70, so Volvo S70 quality is probably slightly better