Volvo 850 1993 vs Volvo 960 1990

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Volvo 850
1993 - 1994
Volvo 960
1990 - 1994
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Volvo 850 is available with front wheel drive, while Volvo 960 can be equipped with rear wheel drive.
Engines: 2.3 - 2.4 (petrol)2.0 - 2.9 (petrol, diesel)
Both cars are available with petrol engines. Volvo 960 is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types.

Performance

Power: 140 - 226 HP115 - 204 HP
Torque: 206 - 300 NM225 - 280 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.5 - 11 seconds9 - 12.5 seconds
In general, Volvo 850 are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Volvo 960. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison!

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.1 - 9.78.2 - 11.2
Volvo 850 petrol engines consumes on average 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volvo 960.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Dimensions

Length: 4.71 m4.83 m
Width: 1.76 m1.75 m
Height: 1.43 m1.44 m
Volvo 850 is 12 cm shorter than the Volvo 960, 1 cm wider, while the height of Volvo 850 is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 420 litres992 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down, if possible
1580 litres2125 litres
Volvo 960 has more luggage space.
Volvo 850 has 572 litres less trunk space than the Volvo 960. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo 960 (by 545 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.2 meters9.9 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo 850 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Volvo 960.
Gross weight: ~ 1`839 kg~ 2`063 kg
Net weight:~ 1`424 kg~ 1`567 kg
Load capacity:~ 415 kg~ 496 kg
Volvo 850 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 20 procentiem less than Volvo 960. Therefore, Volvo 960 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
above average
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Average price (€): 8003000
Pros and Cons: Volvo 850 has
  • only petrol engines available
  • more powerful and dynamic engines
  • lower fuel consumption
  • lower price
Volvo 960 has
  • petrol and diesel engines available
  • roomier boot
  • higher carrying (cargo) capacity
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