The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area.
Volvo 850 petrol engines consumes on average 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volvo S80. On average, Volvo 850 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Volvo 850 is smaller. Volvo 850 is 10 cm shorter than the Volvo S80, 7 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
960 litres
460 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1580 litres
1126 litres
Volvo 850 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volvo 850 has 500 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S80. The Volvo S80 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo 850 (by 454 litres).
Turning diameter:
10.6 meters
13 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo 850 is 2.4 metres less than that of the Volvo S80, which means Volvo 850 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
