Volvo V70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V70 engine produces 23 HP more power than Volvo 850, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Volvo 850. Thanks to more power Volvo V70 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.2
9.2
Real fuel consumption:
10.7 l/100km
9.5 l/100km
The Volvo 850 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V70 consumes 1 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 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V70 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 850.
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:
3 years
8 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo S70, Volvo C70
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 850 might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.73 m
4.72 m
Width:
1.76 m
1.76 m
Height:
1.48 m
1.43 m
Volvo V70 is 1 cm longer than the Volvo 850, width is practically the same , while the height of Volvo V70 is 5 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
420 litres
420 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1580 litres
1580 litres
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.
