Volvo S70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S70 engine produces 49 HP more power than Volvo 850, whereas torque is 64 NM more than Volvo 850. Thanks to more power Volvo S70 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.9
9.1
The Volvo 850 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S70 consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 850, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S70 could require 270 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
73 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
640 km in combined cycle
800 km in combined cycle
Volvo 850 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
390'000 km
560'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo 850 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
4 years
5 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo 850
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.
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.
