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:
Automatic
Automatic
Engine:
2.3 Petrol
2.4 Petrol
Performance
Power:
241 HP
140 HP
Torque:
300 NM
220 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
7.6 seconds
11 seconds
Volvo 850 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo 850 engine produces 101 HP more power than Volvo S80, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Volvo S80. Thanks to more power Volvo 850 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.7
9.6
Volvo 850 consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
73 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
750 km in combined cycle
720 km in combined cycle
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
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