Volvo 850 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo 850 engine produces 50 HP more power than Volvo S80, whereas torque is 65 NM more than Volvo S80. Thanks to more power Volvo 850 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.0
9.3
The Volvo S80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo 850 consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel.
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:
445 litres
440 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible
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1126 litres
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:
1`910 kg
2`050 kg
Net weight:
1`490 kg
1`495 kg
Load capacity:
420 kg
555 kg
Volvo 850 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 32 procentiem less than Volvo S80. Therefore, Volvo S80 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
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
