Volvo 850 1996 vs Volvo S40 1996
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 1.7 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Volvo 850) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Volvo S40) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 165 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Volvo 850 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo 850 engine produces 25 HP more power than Volvo S40, whereas torque is 125 NM more than Volvo S40. Thanks to more power Volvo 850 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 9.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 10.1 l/100km | |
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The Volvo 850 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo 850 consumes 2.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40, which means that by driving the Volvo 850 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 375 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo 850 consumes 3.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 1400 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 1100 km with real consumption | 590 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo 850 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S70 | Used also on Volvo V40 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo 850 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.41 m | |
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Volvo 850 is larger. Volvo 850 is 19 cm longer than the Volvo S40, 4 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 471 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 853 litres | |
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Volvo S40 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo 850 has 26 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S40. This could mean that the Volvo 850 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo 850 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volvo S40, which means Volvo 850 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`960 | 1`720 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Volvo 850 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volvo S40, so Volvo 850 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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