Volvo 850 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S70 engine produces 100 HP less power than Volvo 850, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Volvo 850. Due to the lower power, Volvo S70 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.6
9.7
Real fuel consumption:
6.9 l/100km
12.4 l/100km
The Volvo S70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S70 consumes 3.1 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 465 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S70 consumes 5.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 850.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
73 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1060 km in combined cycle
750 km in combined cycle
1010 km with real consumption
580 km with real consumption
Volvo S70 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:
10.2 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`800
Safety:
no data
Quality:
Volvo S70 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo 850 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volvo S70, so Volvo S70 quality is probably slightly better
