Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors.
Performance
Power:
193 HP
150 HP
Torque:
270 NM
205 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
8 seconds
9.3 seconds
Volvo 850 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo 850 engine produces 43 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 65 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power Volvo 850 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.8
9.7
The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo 850 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo 850 could require 165 litres more fuel.
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
4 years
5 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S70
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Bora
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Dimensions
Length:
4.72 m
4.67 m
Width:
1.76 m
1.74 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.50 m
Volvo 850 is larger, but lower. Volvo 850 is 5 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volvo 850 is 7 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
no data
495 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1580 litres
no data
Turning diameter:
10.6 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo 850 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Passat, which means Volvo 850 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg):
1`900
1`990
Safety:
no data
Quality:
Volkswagen Passat has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo 850 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volkswagen Passat, so Volkswagen Passat quality is probably slightly better
