Volvo 850 1992 vs Volvo S60 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Volvo 850 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo 850 engine produces 30 HP more power than Volvo S60, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Volvo 850 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 8.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.6 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo 850 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo 850 could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo 850 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S70 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S40, Volvo V50, Volvo S70 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo S60 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volvo S60 2000 2.4 engine: The strengths of this engine lie in its durable components, long lifespan, reliability in everyday use, and substantial power reserves.
However, there are notable weaknesses. Early models were equipped ... More about Volvo S60 2000 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.43 m | |
| Volvo 850 is 8 cm longer than the Volvo S60, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo 850 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 424 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1034 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo 850 is 0.8 metres less than that of the Volvo S60, which means Volvo 850 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`980 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Volvo S60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo 850 has serious deffects in 410 percent more cases than Volvo S60, so Volvo S60 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1400 | |
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