Volvo 850 1994 vs Volvo S40 2002
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Sedan | |
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| 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: | 2.4 Petrol | 1.9 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 144 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 206 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
| Volvo 850 engine produces 8 HP more power than Volvo S40, whereas torque is 16 NM more than Volvo S40. Despite the higher power, Volvo 850 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo 850 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo 850 could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo 850 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo 850 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo 850 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S70 | Used also on Volvo V40 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo 850 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.41 m | |
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Volvo 850 is larger. Volvo 850 is 24 cm longer than the Volvo S40, 4 cm wider, while the height of Volvo 850 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 471 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1580 litres | 853 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Volvo 850 has 51 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S40. This could mean that the Volvo 850 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo 850 (by 727 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo 850 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volvo S40, which means Volvo 850 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`970 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Volvo S40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo 850 has serious deffects in 145 percent more cases than Volvo S40, so Volvo S40 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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