Volvo 850 1996 vs Volvo V70 1997

	Volvo 850 1996 - 1997	Volvo V70 1997 - 1999
Gearbox:	Manual	Manual
Engine:	2.3 Petrol	2.3 Petrol
Performance
Power:	250 HP	250 HP
Torque:	350 NM	350 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	6.8 seconds	6.8 seconds
	Volvo 850 and Volvo V70 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	10.0	11.4
Real fuel consumption:	10.9 l/100km	11.0 l/100km
	The Volvo 850 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo 850 consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70, which means that by driving the Volvo 850 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo 850 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70.
Fuel tank capacity:	73 litres	70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:	730 km in combined cycle	610 km in combined cycle
	660 km with real consumption	630 km with real consumption
	Volvo 850 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Dimensions
Length:	4.72 m	4.72 m
Width:	1.76 m	1.76 m
Height:	1.43 m	1.41 m
	Both cars are similar in size. Volvo 850 and Volvo V70 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:	no data	420 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible	1580 litres	1580 litres
Turning diameter:	10.6 meters	10.6 meters
Gross weight:	1`900 kg	2`160 kg

Safety:	no data	no data
Quality:	average	below average
Average price (€):	1800	1400
Rating in user reviews:	8.5/10	8.1/10
Pros and Cons:	Volvo 850 has lower fuel consumption more full fuel tank mileage fewer faults	Volvo V70 has lower price
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Volvo 850 1996 vs Volvo V70 1997

Performance

Fuel consumption

Dimensions