Volvo 850 1996 vs Toyota Camry 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.4 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: | 193 HP | 152 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 218 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Volvo 850 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo 850 engine produces 41 HP more power than Toyota Camry, whereas torque is 52 NM more than Toyota Camry. Thanks to more power Volvo 850 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.8 | 8.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.1 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Camry is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo 850 consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Camry, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo 850 could require 330 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo 850 consumes 3.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Camry. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Camry gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 19 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 Toyota RAV4, Toyota Previa | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Camry might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Volvo 850 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Toyota Camry 2001 2.4 engine: A fairly robust engine, easy to maintain and spare parts are readily available. Not too sensitive to fuel quality. High oil consumption and relatively short chain life (around 170 000 km). | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.50 m | |
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Volvo 850 is smaller. Volvo 850 is 15 cm shorter than the Toyota Camry, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo 850 is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo 850 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Toyota Camry, which means Volvo 850 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 4000 | |
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