Volvo 850 1994 vs BMW 3 series 1991
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 126 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Volvo 850 engine produces 24 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 20 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Volvo 850 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 9.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.8 l/100km | 9.3 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volvo 850 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Volvo 850 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo 850 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 740 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volvo 850) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 3 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo 850 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S70 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW Z3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.39 m | |
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Volvo 850 is larger. Volvo 850 is 24 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 6 cm wider, while the height of Volvo 850 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 435 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1200 litres | |
| Volvo 850 has 10 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo 850 is 0.6 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Volvo 850 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`840 | 1`760 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Volvo 850 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volvo 850, so Volvo 850 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 7.2/10 | |
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