Volvo 850 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo 850 engine produces 90 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 125 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power Volvo 850 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.4
9.7
Real fuel consumption:
11.1 l/100km
9.3 l/100km
The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volvo 850 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that by driving the Volvo 850 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo 850 consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat.
Volvo 850 is larger, but lower. Volvo 850 is 5 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volvo 850 is 7 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
960 litres
495 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1580 litres
no data
Volvo 850 has more luggage capacity. Volvo 850 has 465 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat.
Turning diameter:
10.6 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo 850 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Passat, which means Volvo 850 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg):
1`970
1`990
Safety:
no data
Quality:
Volkswagen Passat has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo 850 has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Volkswagen Passat, so Volkswagen Passat quality is probably significantly better
