Volvo 850 and Volvo S80 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Volvo 850 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.9
7.4
The Volvo S80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo 850 consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel.
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
6 years
6 years
Dimensions
Length:
4.67 m
4.82 m
Width:
1.76 m
1.83 m
Height:
1.41 m
1.43 m
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
no data
1110 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`800 kg
2`140 kg
Safety:
no data
Quality:
Volvo S80 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo 850 has serious deffects in 125 percent more cases than Volvo S80, so Volvo S80 quality is probably significantly better
