Volvo S60 2002 vs Volvo 850 1994
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 210 HP | 144 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 206 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Volvo S60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S60 engine produces 66 HP more power than Volvo 850, whereas torque is 114 NM more than Volvo 850. Thanks to more power Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 9.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.4 l/100km | 10.4 l/100km | |
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The Volvo 850 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S60 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 850, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S60 could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S60 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 850. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 73 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 700 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Volvo S60 has 4x4: It has Haldex Generation II type automatic all wheel drive. In normal driving conditions torque distribution is 90% to front wheels and 10% to rear. If wheel spin is detected system locks multi-plate and torque is distributed between the axles evenly (50%/50%). | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 560'000 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: | 10 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70 | 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volvo 850 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
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 | 445 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 21 litres less trunk space than the Volvo 850. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S60 is 1.4 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): | 2`080 | 1`800 | |
| 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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