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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 140 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 16.7 seconds | |
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Volvo 850 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo 850 engine produces 65 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 150 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Volvo 850 reaches 100 km/h speed 6.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo 850 consumes 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo 850 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1400 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| 1100 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 | 4.20 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`960 | 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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