Volvo 850 1996 vs Volvo S70 1997

	Volvo 850 1996 - 1997	Volvo S70 1997 - 1999
Gearbox:	Manual	Manual
Engine:	2.3 Petrol	2.3 Petrol
Performance
Power:	250 HP	250 HP
Torque:	350 NM	350 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	6.7 seconds	6.7 seconds
	Volvo 850 and Volvo S70 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	10.0	11.4
	The Volvo 850 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo 850 consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S70, which means that by driving the Volvo 850 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:	73 litres	70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:	730 km in combined cycle	610 km in combined cycle
	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.

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:	445 litres	470 litres
	Volvo S70 has more luggage space. Volvo 850 has 25 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S70.
Turning diameter:	10.6 meters	10.6 meters
Gross weight (kg):	1`910	1`920

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.
Average price (€):	1400	1200
Rating in user reviews:	8.5/10	8.0/10
Pros and Cons:	Volvo 850 has lower fuel consumption more full fuel tank mileage	Volvo S70 has roomier boot lower price
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Volvo 850 1996 vs Volvo S70 1997

Performance

Fuel consumption

Dimensions