Volvo V70 1996 vs Volvo 850 1994
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Volvo V70
1996 - 2000
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Volvo V70 2.0 | 126 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo V70 2.0 | 126 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Volvo V70 2.4 | 140 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo V70 2.4 | 140 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Volvo V70 2.4 | 170 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo V70 2.4 | 170 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Volvo V70 2.4 T AWD | 193 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
Volvo V70 2.4 T AWD | 193 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
Volvo V70 2.4 T XC | 193 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
Volvo V70 2.4 T XC | 193 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
Volvo V70 2.5 | 144 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo V70 2.5 | 144 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Volvo V70 2.5 20V | 170 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo V70 2.5 20V | 170 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Volvo V70 2.5 D | 140 HP | Diesel | Manual
Volvo V70 2.5 D | 140 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Volvo V70 2.5 T | 193 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo V70 2.5 T | 193 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Volvo V70 R | 250 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo V70 R | 240 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Volvo V70 R AWD | 250 HP | Petrol | Manual | 4x4
Volvo V70 R AWD | 240 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
Volvo V70 R AWD | 265 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
Volvo V70 T-5 | 241 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo V70 T-5 | 241 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Volvo V70 T-5 | 240 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo V70 T-5 | 240 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Volvo V70 TDI 2.5 | 140 HP | Diesel | Manual
Volvo V70 TDI 2.5 | 140 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Volvo V70 2.0 20V Turbo | 225 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Volvo V70 2.0 20V Turbo | 225 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo V70 2.0 20V | 180 HP | Petrol | Automatic
Volvo V70 2.0 20V | 180 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo 850
1994 - 1997
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Volvo 850 2.0i Estate | 126 HP | Petrol | Manual
Volvo 850 2.0i Estate | 126 HP | Petrol | Automatic
2.0i Estate Comfort-Line | 126 HP | Petrol | Manual
2.0i Estate Comfort-Line | 126 HP | Petrol | Automatic
2.5i 20V Estate | 170 HP | Petrol | Manual
2.5i 20V Estate | 170 HP | Petrol | Automatic
2.5i 20V Estate Comfort-Line | 170 HP | Petrol | Manual
2.5i 20V Estate Comfort-Line | 170 HP | Petrol | Automatic
2.5i Estate | 144 HP | Petrol | Manual
2.5i Estate | 144 HP | Petrol | Automatic
2.5i T 20V Estate | 193 HP | Petrol | Manual
2.5i T 20V Estate | 193 HP | Petrol | Automatic
R 2.3i Turbo 20V Estate | 250 HP | Petrol | Manual
R 2.3i Turbo 20V Estate | 241 HP | Petrol | Automatic
T-5 2.3i 20V Turbo Estate | 226 HP | Petrol | Manual
T-5 2.3i 20V Turbo Estate | 226 HP | Petrol | Automatic
T-5R 2.3i Turbo 20V Estate | 240 HP | Petrol | Manual
T-5R 2.3i Turbo 20V Estate | 240 HP | Petrol | Automatic
TDI 2.5 Estate | 140 HP | Diesel | Manual
TDI 2.5 Estate | 140 HP | Diesel | Automatic
Gearbox:
Manual/Automatic Manual/Automatic
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) Front wheel drive (FWD)
Volvo V70 is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Volvo 850 can be equipped only with front wheel drive.
Engines:
2.0 - 2.5 2.0 - 2.5
Performance
Power:
126 - 265 HP 126 - 250 HP
Torque:
170 - 350 NM 170 - 350 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
6.8 - 12.5 seconds 6.8 - 12.5 seconds
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Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.3 - 12.2 6.0 - 11.1
Volvo V70 petrol engines consumes on average 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volvo 850. On average, Volvo V70 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 850. select the car version ! Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption " to learn more about fuel economy.
Dimensions
Length:
4.72 m 4.72 m
Width:
1.76 m 1.76 m
Height:
1.42 m 1.43 m
Both cars are similar in size. Volvo V70 and Volvo 850 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
420 litres 960 litres
Trunk max capacity:with rear seats folded down
1580 litres 1580 litres
Volvo 850 has more luggage space.
Turning diameter:
11.3 meters 10.6 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo V70 is 0.7 metres more than that of the Volvo 850, which means Volvo V70 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg):
~ 1`994 ~ 1`924
Safety:
no data no data
Quality:
below average average
Average price (€):
1000 1400
Rating in user reviews:
8.1 /10
8.5 /10
Pros and Cons:
Volvo V70 has
available with 4x4 drive lower price
Volvo 850 has
lower fuel consumption roomier boot better manoeuvrability fewer faults
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