Volvo S60 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo 850 engine produces 54 HP less power than Volvo S60, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Volvo S60. Due to the lower power, Volvo 850 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.9
9.2
Real fuel consumption:
9.8 l/100km
11.0 l/100km
The Volvo 850 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo 850 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60, which means that by driving the Volvo 850 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo 850 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60.
Volvo 850 is 9 cm longer than the Volvo S60, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo 850 is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
445 litres
424 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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1034 litres
Volvo 850 has more luggage capacity. Volvo 850 has 21 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S60.
Turning diameter:
10.6 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo 850 is 0.4 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`800
2`010
Safety:
no data
Quality:
Volvo S60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo 850 has serious deffects in 300 percent more cases than Volvo S60, so Volvo S60 quality is probably significantly better
