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.
Gearbox:
Manual
Manual
Engine:
2.0 Petrol
2.0 Petrol
Performance
Power:
126 HP
163 HP
Torque:
170 NM
230 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
11.9 seconds
9.2 seconds
Volvo S80 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo 850 engine produces 37 HP less power than Volvo S80, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Volvo S80. Due to the lower power, Volvo 850 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.9
9.5
The Volvo 850 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo 850 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80, which means that by driving the Volvo 850 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
73 litres
80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
820 km in combined cycle
840 km in combined cycle
Dimensions
Length:
4.72 m
4.82 m
Width:
1.76 m
1.83 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.43 m
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:
420 litres
440 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1580 litres
1106 litres
Volvo 850 has 20 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S80. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo 850 (by 474 litres).
Turning diameter:
10.6 meters
no data
Gross weight (kg):
1`970
2`000
Safety:
no data
Quality:
Volvo S80 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo 850 has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than Volvo S80, so Volvo S80 quality is probably significantly better
