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
200 HP
Torque:
350 NM
285 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
6.8 seconds
7.9 seconds
Volvo 850 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo 850 engine produces 50 HP more power than Volvo S80, whereas torque is 65 NM more than Volvo S80. Thanks to more power Volvo 850 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.0
9.3
The Volvo S80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo 850 consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
73 litres
80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
730 km in combined cycle
860 km in combined cycle
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
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
1126 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`050
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
