Volvo S80 1998 vs Volvo 850 1994
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 144 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 206 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Volvo S80 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S80 engine produces 56 HP more power than Volvo 850, whereas torque is 74 NM more than Volvo 850. Thanks to more power Volvo S80 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 9.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.3 l/100km | 9.5 l/100km | |
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The Volvo 850 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S80 consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S80 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 850. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 73 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 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: | 9 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo 960, Volvo S90, Volvo V90 | 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 S80 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.41 m | |
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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 |
1106 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: | 12 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S80 is 1.4 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 125 percent more cases than Volvo S80, so Volvo S80 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.6/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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