Volvo S70 1999 vs Volvo 850 1994
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 144 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 206 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Volvo S70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S70 engine produces 4 HP less power than Volvo 850, but torque is 14 NM more than Volvo 850. Despite less power, Volvo S70 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 9.1 | |
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The Volvo S70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S70 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 850, which means that by driving the Volvo S70 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 73 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
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: | 13 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo S40, Volvo V50 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S70 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo S70 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volvo S70 1999 2.4 engine: The strengths of this engine lie in its durable components, long lifespan, reliability in everyday use, and substantial power reserves.
However, there are notable weaknesses. Early models were equipped ... More about Volvo S70 1999 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.41 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo S70 is 5 cm longer than the Volvo 850, width is practically the same , while the height of Volvo S70 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 455 litres | |
| Volvo S70 has 15 litres more trunk space than the Volvo 850. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S70 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volvo 850, which means Volvo S70 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`840 | |
| 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. | ||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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