Volvo 850 1994 vs Volvo V70 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
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Volvo 850 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo 850 engine produces 30 HP more power than Volvo V70, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Volvo 850 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 9.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.5 l/100km | 9.9 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V70 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volvo 850 consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo 850 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 690 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo 850 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S70 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo S40, Volvo V50, Volvo S70 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo V70 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volvo V70 1999 2.4 engine: The strengths of this engine lie in its durable components, long lifespan, reliability in everyday use, and substantial power reserves.
However, there are notable weaknesses. Early models were equipped ... More about Volvo V70 1999 2.4 engine | |||
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: | no data | 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`900 kg | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 8.1/10 | |
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