Volvo 850 1994 vs Volvo S80 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 144 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 206 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Volvo S80 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo 850 engine produces 4 HP more power than Volvo S80, but torque is 14 NM less than Volvo S80. Despite the higher power, Volvo 850 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 8.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo 850 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo 850 could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo 850 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km with real consumption | 790 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: | 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 S60, 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 S80 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.43 m | |
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Volvo 850 is smaller. Volvo 850 is 15 cm shorter than the Volvo S80, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo 850 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 440 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1106 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Volvo 850 has 15 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S80. The Volvo S80 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo 850 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volvo S80, which means Volvo 850 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`840 | 2`140 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Volvo S80 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo 850 has serious deffects in 230 percent more cases than Volvo S80, so Volvo S80 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 8.6/10 | |
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