Volvo 850 and Volvo V70 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.9
10.0
Real fuel consumption:
9.8 l/100km
9.5 l/100km
By specification 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. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo 850 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70.
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
5 years
5 years
Dimensions
Length:
4.72 m
4.72 m
Width:
1.76 m
1.76 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.41 m
Both cars are similar in size. Volvo 850 and Volvo V70 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
420 litres
420 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible
1580 litres
1580 litres
Turning diameter:
10.6 meters
10.2 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo 850 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Volvo V70, which means Volvo 850 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight:
1`970 kg
1`970 kg
Net weight:
1`412 kg
1`470 kg
Load capacity:
558 kg
500 kg
Volvo 850 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 10 procentiem more than Volvo V70. Therefore, Volvo 850 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
