Volvo V70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V70 engine produces 95 HP more power than Volvo 850, whereas torque is 130 NM more than Volvo 850. Thanks to more power Volvo V70 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.7
9.2
Real fuel consumption:
12.6 l/100km
10.5 l/100km
The Volvo 850 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V70 consumes 2.5 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 375 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V70 consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 850.
Fuel tank capacity:
66 litres
73 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
560 km in combined cycle
790 km in combined cycle
520 km with real consumption
690 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.
