Volvo 850 1993 Estate car / wagon
A large, stable, safe, comfortable. The last Swedish tank.
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This generation of Volvo 850 has been produced from January, 1993 to July, 1994. We can provide information about 6 modifications of this generation. The car has been produced only with front wheel drive.
This Volvo is available with three petrol engines with displacement from 2.3 to 2.4 litres and power of from 140 to 226 horsepower.
The car is available with both manual (3 versions), as well as automatic (3 versions) gearbox.
Volvo 850 1993 estate car average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 9.1 to 9.7 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Volvo 850 1993 estate car petrol engine version is Volvo 850 2.5i Estate, consuming 9.1 litres per 100km.
According to user reviews, Volvo 850 real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 8 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy. For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific Volvo 850 modification.
The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 7.5 seconds has Volvo 850 T-5 2.3i 20V Turbo Estate version, conversely the tardiest one is Volvo 850 2.5i Estate reaching this speed only in 11 seconds. The maximum top speed is 240 km/h for the 2.3 petrol 226 hp version (Volvo 850 T-5 2.3i 20V Turbo Estate).
Lenght of Volvo 850 is 471 cm, it is decent size car. For comparison - Volvo 850 is about 3 cm longer than Mazda 626 estate car / wagon, but 3 cm shorter than Ford Scorpio estate car / wagon. Volvo 850 gross weight is 1600 kg, which is about 12 percent lighter than the average for this age and class.
This Volvo is relatively cheap - it can be purchased (in Latvia, EU) for around 850 €. Users calculated Volvo 850 1993 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2200 € cost per year and 0.27 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 52%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 25% from total. We have an excellent car cost calculator, calculate ownership costs of Volvo 850 for your situation and driving habits here! Below you will find more detailed information about Volvo 850 prices and costs.
Volvo 850 modifications
| Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
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Volvo 850 1993 T-5 2.3i 20V Turbo Estate
Sep 1993 — Jul 1994 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 7.5 seconds |
2.3 Petrol | 226 HP | 9.4 l/100km | Manual (5) |
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Volvo 850 1993 T-5 2.3i 20V Turbo Estate
Sep 1993 — Jul 1994 Most powerfull version (226 HP) |
2.3 Petrol | 226 HP | 9.7 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
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Volvo 850 1993 2.4 2.5i Estate
Sep 1993 — Jul 1994 Most fuel efficient version |
2.4 Petrol | 140 HP | 9.1 l/100km | Manual (5) |
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Volvo 850 1993 2.4 2.5i Estate
Sep 1993 — Jul 1994 Most fuel efficient version by real consumption |
2.4 Petrol | 140 HP | 9.3 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
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Volvo 850 1993 2.4 2.5i 20V Estate
Most fuel efficient version |
2.4 Petrol | 170 HP | 9.1 l/100km | Manual (5) |
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Volvo 850 1993 2.4 2.5i 20V Estate
Most fuel efficient version |
2.4 Petrol | 170 HP | 9.1 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
Volvo 850 prices
Volvo 850 1993 - 1994 estate car price in Latvia is from 300 € to 1700 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Volvo 850 price is very low - Volvo 850 is approximately for 44 percents cheaper then average estate cars of this age (compare estate cars 1993 - 1994 prices). Despite of relatively low price Volvo 850 quality is above average (see below), so this Volvo can be a good buy.
| Year | Lowest | Average | Highest | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volvo 850 1994 price | 500 € | 1100 € | 1700 € | |
| Volvo 850 1993 price | 300 € | 600 € | 1100 € |
Volvo 850 total costs of ownership
How much really costs to own Volvo 850? Users calculated Volvo 850 1993 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2200 € cost per year and 0.27 € cost per one kilometer.
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Volvo 850 reliability and quality
According to yearly reports of vehicle inspection service Volvo 850 reliability is above average. In the roadworthiness tests in 2006 defects were detected in an average of 25.6 percent of Volvo 850 of this generation (on average 13 years old at the time of inspection). The average failure rate for a vehicles of the same age was 27.6%.
Volvo 850 1993 estate car features (options)
Percentage of Volvo 850 with corresponding feature (option)
61% Heated seats
52% Sunroof
45% Roof bars (railings)
39% Metallic paint
39% Leather upholstery
36% Conditioning
33% Climate control
21% Cruise control
12%
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Volvo 850 reviews
Total 10 Volvo 850 owner reviews
Pros: The Volvo 850 is stable for car, I own a 2.0 T-5 with 210 horses and goes like a beast for his age. Recommend to many. Volvo also is very roomy and there are plenty of space at back.
Cons: Electronics is not best
| Purchase year: | 2017 age of car 23 years) | Owned for | 351`000 kilometers (1 year) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average fuel consumption: | 10.0 litres per 100km (70% urban driving) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend