Volvo 850 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S80 engine produces 4 HP less power than Volvo 850, but torque is 8 NM more than Volvo 850. Due to the lower power, Volvo S80 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
12.0
9.1
The Volvo 850 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S80 consumes 2.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 850, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S80 could require 435 litres more fuel.
Volvo S80 is larger. Volvo S80 is 15 cm longer than the Volvo 850, 7 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S80 is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
440 litres
455 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1110 litres
no data
Despite its longer length, Volvo S80 has 15 litres less trunk space than the Volvo 850. This could mean that the Volvo S80 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable.
Turning diameter:
11 meters
10.6 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo S80 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Volvo 850, which means Volvo S80 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg):
2`060
1`840
Safety:
no data
Quality:
Volvo S80 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo 850 has serious deffects in 230 percent more cases than Volvo S80, so Volvo S80 quality is probably significantly better
