Volvo S40 1995 vs Volvo 850 1993
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Sedan | Estate car / wagon | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Engines: | 1.6 - 1.9 (petrol, diesel) | 2.3 - 2.4 (petrol) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. Volvo S40 is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 - 200 HP | 140 - 226 HP | |
| Torque: | 143 - 300 NM | 206 - 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 - 13 seconds | 7.5 - 11 seconds | |
| In general, Volvo 850 are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Volvo S40. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 - 9.7 | 9.1 - 9.7 | |
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Volvo S40 petrol engines consumes on average 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volvo 850. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.43 m | |
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Volvo S40 is smaller. Volvo S40 is 23 cm shorter than the Volvo 850, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo S40 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 471 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
853 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S40 is 0.8 metres more than that of the Volvo 850, which means Volvo S40 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`756 | ~ 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 800 | |
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