Volvo 850 1994 vs Volkswagen Golf 2003
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 126 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Volvo 850 engine produces 24 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, Volvo 850 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.8 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo 850 consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo 850 could require 255 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo 850 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 740 km with real consumption | 640 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 350'000 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 | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S70 | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A3, Seat Altea, Seat Leon | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Golf might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2003 2.0 engine: 2.0 FSI engine, part of the EA827 family, features a lightweight aluminum block with cast-iron liners and a unique timing system. A toothed belt drives the exhaust camshaft, while the intake camshaft is driven by a single-row chain, which also integrates with the variable valve timing mechanism. The timing regulator is ... More about Volkswagen Golf 2003 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.48 m | |
| Volvo 850 is 47 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, width is practically the same , while the height of Volvo 850 is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1305 litres | |
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Volvo 850 has more luggage capacity. Volvo 850 has 95 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo 850 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`840 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo 850 has serious deffects in 605 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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