Volvo S70 1997 vs Volvo 850 1996

	Volvo S70 1997 - 1999	Volvo 850 1996 - 1997
Gearbox:	Manual	Manual
Engine:	2.3 Petrol	2.3 Petrol
Performance
Power:	250 HP	250 HP
Torque:	350 NM	350 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	6.7 seconds	6.7 seconds
	Volvo S70 and Volvo 850 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	11.4	10.0
	The Volvo 850 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S70 consumes 1.4 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 210 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:	70 litres	73 litres
Full fuel tank distance:	610 km in combined cycle	730 km in combined cycle
	Volvo 850 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

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	445 litres
	Volvo S70 has more luggage capacity. Volvo S70 has 25 litres more trunk space than the Volvo 850.
Turning diameter:	10.6 meters	10.6 meters
Gross weight (kg):	1`920	1`910

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
Pros and Cons:	Volvo S70 has roomier boot lower price	Volvo 850 has lower fuel consumption more full fuel tank mileage
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Volvo S70 1997 vs Volvo 850 1996

Performance

Fuel consumption

Dimensions