Volvo S70 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo 850 engine produces 4 HP more power than Volvo S70, but torque is 14 NM less than Volvo S70. Despite the higher power, Volvo 850 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.1
8.6
The Volvo S70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo 850 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S70, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo 850 could require 75 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
73 litres
68 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
800 km in combined cycle
790 km in combined cycle
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:
5 years
13 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S70
Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo S40, Volvo V50
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo S70 might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.67 m
4.72 m
Width:
1.76 m
1.76 m
Height:
1.41 m
1.39 m
Both cars are similar in size. Volvo 850 is 5 cm shorter than the Volvo S70, width is practically the same , while the height of Volvo 850 is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
455 litres
470 litres
Volvo 850 has 15 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S70.
Turning diameter:
10.6 meters
10.2 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo 850 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Volvo S70, which means Volvo 850 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg):
1`840
1`600
Safety:
no data
Quality:
Volvo S70 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volvo 850, so Volvo S70 quality could be a bit better.
