Volvo 850 1994 2.5i 20V

Volvo 850 1994 2.4 petrol description

Sedan Volvo 850 1994 2.5i 20V has been produced from July, 1994 to January, 1997. It has five-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.4 litres, which produces power of 170 horsepower on 6100 rpm and torque 220 Nm (Newton metres) on 4700 revolutions per minute.

This 5-cylinder 20-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. The engine meets the Euro 2 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 360 000 to 600 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs 
This Volvo 850 2.4 engine oil type is 5W-40 and oil capacity is 5.3 litres.

Volvo 850 1994 2.5i 20V has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Volvo 850 1994 2.5i 20V accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 8.9 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 210 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Volvo 850 1994 2.5i 20V in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 9.2 litres per 100km (10.9 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 12 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 7 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 73 litres or 19.29 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 780 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1040 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, the real everyday fuel consumption of this Volvo is in line with the figure specified by the manufacturer. More - Real Volvo 850 fuel consumption.

With the same engine there are also two other Volvo 850 versions - with automatic gearbox (Volvo 850 1994 2.4 2.5i 20V AT), and with automatic gearbox (Volvo 850 1994 2.4 2.5i 20V AT) available:
  • Volvo 850 1994 2.4 2.5i 20V AT is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 1.1 seconds later (in 10 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is similar - 9.2 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is higher by 1 litres per 100 km or 11 % - 10.5 litres per 100 km
  • Volvo 850 1994 2.4 2.5i 20V AT manufacturer's fuel consumption is similar - 9.2 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is higher by 1 litres per 100 km or 11 % - 10.5 litres per 100 km
Volvo 850 2.4 service information and maintenance intervals Oil change intervals, capacities and specifications, service information for filters, spark plugs, belts etc.
Volvo 850 1994

Volvo 850 1994 2.5i 20V technical data

Model: Volvo 850 2.5i 20V
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 1994. July ... 1997. January 
Engine: 2435 cm3 Petrol, 5 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 170 HP ON 6100 RPM Torque: 220 NM ON 4700 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Maximum speed: 210 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.9 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.2 (combined) 12.0 (urban) 7.0 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 9.5 l/100km (24.8 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 73 litres (19.3 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.67m (length) 1.76m (width) 1.41m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.6 meters
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 445 litres
Gross weight: 1800 kg

Volvo 850 1994 2.5i 20V engine B5254S

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 360,000 to 600,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 2435 cm3
Number of cylinders 5
Bore (cylinder diameter) 83 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 90 mm
Compression ratio 10.3 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing belt

Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher.

More service info
Fuel system Injection
Volvo 850 1994 2.5i 20V oil type 5W-40
Oil capacity 5.3 litres (5.6 quarts) More service info
Coolant capacity 7.2 litres (7.6 quarts)
Power 165 - 170 HP ON 6100 RPM
Torque 210 - 220 NM ON 4700 RPM
Start of production (year) 1991
Duration of production 8 years
Engine also used on Volvo V70 Volvo S70

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All Volvo 850 sedan [1994 - 1997] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Volvo 850 1994 2.0i Nov 1994 — Jan 1997

Most fuel efficient petrol version

2.0 Petrol 126 HP 8.9 l/100km Manual (5)
Volvo 850 1994 2.0i Nov 1994 — Jan 1997

Most fuel efficient petrol version

2.0 Petrol 126 HP 8.9 l/100km Manual (5)
Volvo 850 1994 2.0i Nov 1994 — Jan 1997 2.0 Petrol 126 HP 9.4 l/100km Automatic (4)
Volvo 850 1994 2.0i Nov 1994 — Jan 1997 2.0 Petrol 126 HP 9.4 l/100km Automatic (4)
Volvo 850 1994 T-5 2.3i Turbo 20V 2.3 Petrol 226 HP 9.4 l/100km Manual (5)
Volvo 850 1994 T-5 2.3i Turbo 20V 2.3 Petrol 226 HP 9.7 l/100km Automatic (4)
Volvo 850 1994 T-5R 2.3i Turbo 20V Jul 1994 — Jan 1996 2.3 Petrol 240 HP - Manual (5)
Volvo 850 1994 T-5R 2.3i Turbo 20V Jul 1994 — Jan 1996 2.3 Petrol 240 HP 9.7 l/100km Automatic (4)
Volvo 850 1996 R 2.3i Turbo 20V Jan 1996 — Jan 1997 2.3 Petrol 241 HP 9.7 l/100km Automatic (4)
Volvo 850 1996 R 2.3i Turbo 20V Jan 1996 — Jan 1997

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.7 seconds

2.3 Petrol 250 HP 10.0 l/100km Manual (5)
Volvo 850 1994 2.4 2.5i

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

2.4 Petrol 144 HP 9.1 l/100km Manual (5)
Volvo 850 1994 2.4 2.5i 2.4 Petrol 144 HP 9.3 l/100km Automatic (4)
Volvo 850 1994 2.4 2.5i 20V

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

2.4 Petrol 170 HP 9.2 l/100km Manual (5)
Volvo 850 1994 2.4 2.5i 20V

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

2.4 Petrol 170 HP 9.2 l/100km Manual (5)
Volvo 850 1994 2.4 2.5i 20V 2.4 Petrol 170 HP 9.2 l/100km Automatic (4)
Volvo 850 1994 2.4 2.5i 20V 2.4 Petrol 170 HP 9.2 l/100km Automatic (4)
Volvo 850 1996 2.4 2.5i T 20V Mai 1996 — Jan 1997 2.4 Petrol 193 HP 10.8 l/100km Manual (5)
Volvo 850 1996 2.4 2.5i T 20V Mai 1996 — Jan 1997 2.4 Petrol 193 HP 11.1 l/100km Automatic (4)
Volvo 850 1996 TDI 2.5 Mar 1996 — Jan 1997

Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.5 Diesel 140 HP 6.6 l/100km Manual (5)
Volvo 850 1996 TDI 2.5 Mai 1996 — Jan 1997 2.5 Diesel 140 HP 7.9 l/100km Automatic (4)
Volvo 850 1994 reviews
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