Volvo V70 1997 vs Volvo 850 1996

	Volvo V70 1997 - 1999	Volvo 850 1996 - 1997
Gearbox:	Manual	Manual
Engine:	2.3 Petrol	2.3 Petrol
Performance
Power:	250 HP	250 HP
Torque:	350 NM	350 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	6.8 seconds	6.8 seconds
	Volvo V70 and Volvo 850 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	11.4	10.0
Real fuel consumption:	11.0 l/100km	10.9 l/100km
	The Volvo 850 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V70 consumes 1.4 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 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V70 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 850.
Fuel tank capacity:	70 litres	73 litres
Full fuel tank distance:	610 km in combined cycle	730 km in combined cycle
	630 km with real consumption	660 km with real consumption
	Volvo 850 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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:	1.41 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:	10.6 meters	10.6 meters
Gross weight (kg):	2`160	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
Pros and Cons:	Volvo V70 has lower price	Volvo 850 has lower fuel consumption more full fuel tank mileage fewer faults
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Volvo V70 1997 vs Volvo 850 1996

Performance

Fuel consumption

Dimensions