Volvo 850 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo 850 engine produces 1 HP more power than Volvo V70, but torque is 20 NM less than Volvo V70. Thanks to more power Volvo 850 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.7
8.4
The Volvo V70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo 850 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo 850 could require 195 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
73 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
750 km in combined cycle
830 km in combined cycle
Volvo V70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Dimensions
Length:
4.72 m
4.81 m
Width:
1.76 m
1.86 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.55 m
Volvo 850 is smaller. Volvo 850 is 9 cm shorter than the Volvo V70, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo 850 is 12 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
no data
575 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1580 litres
1580 litres
Turning diameter:
10.6 meters
11.2 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo 850 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Volvo V70, which means Volvo 850 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.