Volvo V70 1999 vs Volvo 850 1994
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Volvo 850 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo V70 engine produces 30 HP less power than Volvo 850, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Volvo V70 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 9.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.9 l/100km | 10.5 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V70 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volvo V70 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 850, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo V70 could require 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo V70 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 850. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 73 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 680 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo 850 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S60, 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 V70 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volvo V70 1999 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 V70 1999 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo V70 and Volvo 850 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1580 litres | 1580 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V70 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volvo 850, which means Volvo V70 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`900 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.1/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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