Volvo 850 1996 vs Volvo S80 1999
| 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: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 250 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Volvo 850 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo 850 engine produces 110 HP more power than Volvo S80, whereas torque is 130 NM more than Volvo S80. Thanks to more power Volvo 850 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 8.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.9 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo 850 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo 850 could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo 850 consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 660 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S80 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
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Volvo 850 is smaller. Volvo 850 is 10 cm shorter than the Volvo S80, 7 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 440 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1580 litres | 1106 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 S80, which means Volvo 850 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`900 | 2`140 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Volvo S80 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo 850 has serious deffects in 230 percent more cases than Volvo S80, so Volvo S80 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 8.6/10 | |
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