Volvo V70 and Volvo 850 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Volvo V70 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.5
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 1.5 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. 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:
600 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.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
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
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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.
