Volvo 850 1993 vs Volvo 850 1996
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 226 HP | 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
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Volvo 850 1996 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo 850 1993 engine produces 24 HP less power than Volvo 850 1996, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Volvo 850 1996. Due to the lower power, Volvo 850 1993 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 10.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.0 l/100km | 10.9 l/100km | |
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The Volvo 850 1993 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo 850 1993 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 850 1996, which means that by driving the Volvo 850 1993 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo 850 1993 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 850 1996. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 litres | 73 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo 850 1993 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo 850 1993 is 1 cm shorter than the Volvo 850 1996, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1580 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo 850 1993 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volvo 850 1996, which means Volvo 850 1993 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`900 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | Volvo 850 1996 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo 850 1993 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Volvo 850 1996, so Volvo 850 1996 quality is probably better | ||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1400 | |
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