Volvo 850 1996 vs Volvo V70 1997

	Volvo 850 1996 - 1997	Volvo V70 1997 - 1999
Gearbox:	Automatic	Automatic
Engine:	2.3 Petrol	2.3 Petrol
Performance
Power:	241 HP	240 HP
Torque:	300 NM	330 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	7.6 seconds	7.4 seconds
	Volvo V70 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo 850 engine produces 1 HP more power than Volvo V70, but torque is 30 NM less than Volvo V70. Despite the higher power, Volvo 850 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	9.7	11.2
	The Volvo 850 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo 850 consumes 1.5 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 225 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:	73 litres	70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:	750 km in combined cycle	620 km in combined cycle
	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	1`970 kg

Safety:	no data	no data
Quality:	average	below average
Average price (€):	1800	1000
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