Volvo 850 1996 vs Volkswagen Golf 2003
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 241 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Volvo 850 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo 850 engine produces 91 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Volvo 850 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 8.1 | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo 850 consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo 850 could require 240 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 670 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. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2003 2.0 engine: 2.0 FSI engine, part of the EA827 family, features a lightweight aluminum block with cast-iron liners and a unique timing system. A toothed belt drives the exhaust camshaft, while the intake camshaft is driven by a single-row chain, which also integrates with the variable valve timing mechanism. The timing regulator is ... More about Volkswagen Golf 2003 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.48 m | |
| Volvo 850 is 47 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, width is practically the same , while the height of Volvo 850 is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1305 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo 850 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo 850 has serious deffects in 605 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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