Volvo V70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V70 engine produces 99 HP more power than Volvo 850, whereas torque is 140 NM more than Volvo 850. Thanks to more power Volvo V70 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.2
8.9
Real fuel consumption:
12.2 l/100km
9.8 l/100km
The Volvo 850 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V70 consumes 2.3 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 345 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V70 consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 850.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
73 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
620 km in combined cycle
820 km in combined cycle
570 km with real consumption
740 km with real consumption
Volvo 850 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Dimensions
Length:
4.73 m
4.72 m
Width:
1.76 m
1.76 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.43 m
Both cars are similar in size. Volvo V70 is 1 cm longer than the Volvo 850, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
