Volvo 850 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo 850 engine produces 100 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 145 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power Volvo 850 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.0
9.7
Real fuel consumption:
10.9 l/100km
9.3 l/100km
The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo 850 consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo 850 consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat.
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
