Volvo 850 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo 850 engine produces 40 HP more power than Volvo S80, whereas torque is 45 NM more than Volvo S80. Thanks to more power Volvo 850 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster.
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
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1126 litres
Volvo 850 has 5 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S80.
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`800
2`050
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
