Volvo V70 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo 850 engine produces 24 HP less power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Volvo V70. Due to the lower power, Volvo 850 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.7
10.8
The Volvo 850 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo 850 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70, which means that by driving the Volvo 850 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel.
Volvo 850 and Volvo V70 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
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485 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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1641 litres
Turning diameter:
10.2 meters
10.9 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo 850 is 0.7 metres less than that of the Volvo V70, which means Volvo 850 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg):
1`600
2`110
Safety:
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Quality:
Volvo V70 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo 850 has serious deffects in 275 percent more cases than Volvo V70, so Volvo V70 quality is probably significantly better
