Volvo V70 1997 vs Volvo 850 1996

	Volvo V70 1997 - 1999	Volvo 850 1996 - 1997
Gearbox:	Automatic	Automatic
Engine:	2.3 Petrol	2.3 Petrol
Performance
Power:	240 HP	241 HP
Torque:	330 NM	300 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	7.4 seconds	7.6 seconds
	Volvo V70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V70 engine produces 1 HP less power than Volvo 850, but torque is 30 NM more than Volvo 850. Despite less power, Volvo V70 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	11.2	9.7
	The Volvo 850 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo V70 consumes 1.5 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 225 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:	70 litres	73 litres
Full fuel tank distance:	620 km in combined cycle	750 km in combined cycle
	Volvo 850 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

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):	1`970	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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