Volvo S60 2000 vs Volvo 850 1994
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 144 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 206 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Volvo S60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S60 engine produces 4 HP less power than Volvo 850, but torque is 14 NM more than Volvo 850. Despite less power, Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 9.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 9.5 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S60 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 850, which means that by driving the Volvo S60 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S60 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 850. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 73 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S40, Volvo V50, Volvo S70 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S70 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo S60 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volvo S60 2000 2.4 engine: The strengths of this engine lie in its durable components, long lifespan, reliability in everyday use, and substantial power reserves.
However, there are notable weaknesses. Early models were equipped ... More about Volvo S60 2000 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.41 m | |
| Volvo S60 is 9 cm shorter than the Volvo 850, 4 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S60 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 424 litres | 455 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1034 litres | no data | |
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Volvo 850 has more luggage space. Volvo S60 has 31 litres less trunk space than the Volvo 850. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S60 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Volvo 850, which means Volvo S60 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`980 | 1`840 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Volvo S60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo 850 has serious deffects in 300 percent more cases than Volvo S60, so Volvo S60 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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