Volvo 850 and Volvo S70 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.9
7.3
The Volvo S70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo 850 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S70, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo 850 could require 90 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
73 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
920 km in combined cycle
950 km in combined cycle
1210 km on highway
1270 km on highway
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
560'000 km
560'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
6 years
6 years
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
10.2 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo 850 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Volvo S70, which means Volvo 850 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg):
1`800
1`600
Safety:
no data
Quality:
Volvo S70 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volvo 850, so Volvo S70 quality could be a bit better.
