Real Volvo 850 fuel consumption
Volvo 850 real fuel consumption by user reviews is approximately 5% higher compared to official consumption. For petrol engines real consumption is in average 9% higher, but for diesel engines similar to manufacturer's stated consumption.
See below for the actual consumption of each generation and version.
See below for the actual consumption of each generation and version.
1994
Volvo 850 1994 wagon
Average real petrol consumption difference: +11% Average real diesel consumption difference: +3%
Real and specified fuel consumption and differences for specific Volvo 850 versions are shown in the table below.
1994
Volvo 850 1994 sedan
Average real petrol consumption difference: +11% Average real diesel consumption difference: minor
Real and specified fuel consumption and differences for specific Volvo 850 versions are shown in the table below.
| Modification | Fuel | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0Volvo 850 1994 2.0i 126 HP MT | Petrol | 8.9 l/100km | 9.8 l/100km+10% |
| 2.0Volvo 850 1994 2.0i 126 HP MT | Petrol | 8.9 l/100km | 9.8 l/100km+10% |
| 2.0Volvo 850 1994 2.0i 126 HP AT | Petrol | 9.4 l/100km | 10.1 l/100km+7% |
| 2.0Volvo 850 1994 2.0i 126 HP AT | Petrol | 9.4 l/100km | 10.1 l/100km+7% |
| 2.3Volvo 850 1994 T-5 2.3i Turbo 20V 226 HP MT | Petrol | 9.4 l/100km | 10.8 l/100km+15% |
| 2.3Volvo 850 1994 T-5 2.3i Turbo 20V 226 HP AT | Petrol | 9.7 l/100km | 10.6 l/100km+9% |
| 2.3Volvo 850 1994 T-5R 2.3i Turbo 20V 240 HP MT | Petrol | 11.1 l/100km | |
| 2.3Volvo 850 1994 T-5R 2.3i Turbo 20V 240 HP AT | Petrol | 9.7 l/100km | 12.4 l/100km+28% |
| 2.3Volvo 850 1996 R 2.3i Turbo 20V 241 HP AT | Petrol | 9.7 l/100km | |
| 2.3Volvo 850 1996 R 2.3i Turbo 20V 250 HP MT | Petrol | 10.0 l/100km | 10.9 l/100km+9% |
| 2.4Volvo 850 1994 2.4 2.5i 144 HP MT | Petrol | 9.1 l/100km | 9.5 l/100km+4% |
| 2.4Volvo 850 1994 2.4 2.5i 144 HP AT | Petrol | 9.3 l/100km | 10.4 l/100km+12% |
| 2.4Volvo 850 1994 2.4 2.5i 20V 170 HP MT | Petrol | 9.2 l/100km | 9.5 l/100km+3% |
| 2.4Volvo 850 1994 2.4 2.5i 20V 170 HP MT | Petrol | 9.2 l/100km | 9.5 l/100km+3% |
| 2.4Volvo 850 1994 2.4 2.5i 20V 170 HP AT | Petrol | 9.2 l/100km | 10.5 l/100km+14% |
| 2.4Volvo 850 1994 2.4 2.5i 20V 170 HP AT | Petrol | 9.2 l/100km | 10.5 l/100km+14% |
| 2.4Volvo 850 1996 2.4 2.5i T 20V 193 HP MT | Petrol | 10.8 l/100km | 12.1 l/100km+12% |
| 2.4Volvo 850 1996 2.4 2.5i T 20V 193 HP AT | Petrol | 11.1 l/100km | |
| 2.5Volvo 850 1996 TDI 2.5 MT | Diesel | 6.6 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km0% |
| 2.5Volvo 850 1996 TDI 2.5 AT | Diesel | 7.9 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km+6% |
1993
Volvo 850 1993 wagon
Average real petrol consumption difference: +8%
Real and specified fuel consumption and differences for specific Volvo 850 versions are shown in the table below.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 2.3Volvo 850 1993 T-5 2.3i 20V Turbo Estate MT | 9.4 l/100km | 10.0 l/100km+6% |
| 2.3Volvo 850 1993 T-5 2.3i 20V Turbo Estate AT | 9.7 l/100km | 11.0 l/100km+13% |
| 2.4Volvo 850 1993 2.4 2.5i Estate 140 HP MT | 9.1 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km+3% |
| 2.4Volvo 850 1993 2.4 2.5i Estate 140 HP AT | 9.3 l/100km | 9.2 l/100km-1% |
| 2.4Volvo 850 1993 2.4 2.5i 20V Estate 170 HP MT | 9.1 l/100km | 10.0 l/100km+10% |
| 2.4Volvo 850 1993 2.4 2.5i 20V Estate 170 HP AT | 9.1 l/100km | 10.6 l/100km+16% |
1992
Volvo 850 1992 sedan
Average real petrol consumption difference: +7%
Real and specified fuel consumption and differences for specific Volvo 850 versions are shown in the table below.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 2.3Volvo 850 1993 T-5 2.3i Turbo 20V MT | 9.4 l/100km | 10.0 l/100km+6% |
| 2.3Volvo 850 1993 T-5 2.3i Turbo 20V AT | 9.7 l/100km | 11.0 l/100km+13% |
| 2.4Volvo 850 1992 2.4 2.5i 140 HP MT | 9.1 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km+3% |
| 2.4Volvo 850 1992 2.4 2.5i 140 HP AT | 9.3 l/100km | 9.2 l/100km-1% |
| 2.4Volvo 850 1992 2.4 2.5i 20V 170 HP MT | 9.2 l/100km | 9.7 l/100km+5% |
| 2.4Volvo 850 1992 2.4 2.5i 20V 170 HP AT | 9.2 l/100km | 10.5 l/100km+14% |
Real fuel consumption of other carmakers
The fuel consumption reported by users does not reflect the experience of all users, may be selective (depending on the driving conditions, driving style, technical condition of the car and other circumstances) and should therefore not be taken as a representative indicator.