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 1.2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.9
9.2
Real fuel consumption:
11.0 l/100km
9.5 l/100km
The Volvo 850 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V70 consumes 1.7 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 255 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V70 consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 850.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
73 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
640 km in combined cycle
790 km in combined cycle
630 km with real consumption
760 km with real consumption
Volvo 850 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
390'000 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:
4 years
8 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo 850, 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 850 might be a better choice in this respect.
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
420 litres
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.
