Volvo S70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S70 engine produces 1 HP less power than Volvo 850, but torque is 30 NM more than Volvo 850. Despite less power, Volvo S70 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.1
9.7
Volvo S70 consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
68 litres
73 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
670 km in combined cycle
750 km in combined cycle
Volvo 850 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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`600
1`800
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.
