Volvo 850 1994 Estate car / wagon

This generation of Volvo 850 has been produced from July, 1994 to January, 1997. We can provide information about 20 modifications of this generation. The car has been produced only with front wheel drive.

This Volvo is available with eight petrol engines with displacement from 2.0 to 2.4 litres and power of from 126 to 250 horsepower un one diesel engine with displacement 2.5 litres and power of 140 HP.
The car is available with both manual (10 versions), as well as automatic (10 versions) gearbox.

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Volvo 850 1994 estate car average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 8.9 to 11.1 litres per 100km, whereas for diesel engine - from 6 to 7.9 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Volvo 850 1994 estate car petrol engine version is Volvo 850 2.0i Estate, consuming 8.9 litres per 100km. While the most fuel efficient Volvo 850 1994 estate car diesel - Volvo 850 TDI 2.5 Estate for 100 kilometers consumes 6 liters of diesel.
According to user reviews, Volvo 850 real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 7 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy (on average +11% for petrol engines and +3% for diesel engines). 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 - 6.8 seconds has Volvo 850 R 2.3i Turbo 20V Estate version, conversely the tardiest one is Volvo 850 2.0i Estate reaching this speed only in 12.5 seconds. The maximum top speed is 250 km/h for the 2.3 petrol 250 hp version (Volvo 850 R 2.3i Turbo 20V Estate).

Lenght of Volvo 850 is 472 cm, it is decent size car. For comparison - Volvo 850 is about 3 cm longer than Mazda 6 estate car / wagon, but 2 cm shorter than Ford Scorpio estate car / wagon. Volvo 850 gross weight is from 1900 to 2000 kg (depending on modification), this car is about 5 percent heavier than the average for this age and class of vehicles.

This Volvo is in average price group - it can be purchased (in Latvia) for around 1600 €. According to user reviews, average Volvo 850 repair costs are 120 € per year. Users calculated Volvo 850 1994 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2000 € cost per year and 0.31 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 59%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 24% 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.

In user reviews Volvo 850 received average grade 8.5 (from 10) - better than average rate for same years cars (7.6). All authors of reviews would recommend Volvo 850 to the friend.

Volvo 850 modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Volvo 850 1994 2.0i Estate Nov 1994 — Jan 1997

Most fuel efficient petrol version

2.0 Petrol 126 HP 8.9 l/100km Manual (5)
Volvo 850 1994 2.0i Estate Comfort-Line Nov 1994 — Jan 1997

Most fuel efficient petrol version

2.0 Petrol 126 HP 8.9 l/100km Manual (5)
Volvo 850 1994 2.0i Estate Nov 1994 — Jan 1997 2.0 Petrol 126 HP 9.4 l/100km Automatic (4)
Volvo 850 1994 2.0i Estate Comfort-Line Nov 1994 — Jan 1997 2.0 Petrol 126 HP 9.4 l/100km Automatic (4)
Volvo 850 1994 T-5 2.3i 20V Turbo Estate 2.3 Petrol 226 HP 9.4 l/100km Manual (5)
Volvo 850 1994 T-5 2.3i 20V Turbo Estate 2.3 Petrol 226 HP 9.7 l/100km Automatic (4)
Volvo 850 1994 T-5R 2.3i Turbo 20V Estate Jul 1994 — Jan 1996 2.3 Petrol 240 HP 9.4 l/100km Manual (5)
Volvo 850 1994 T-5R 2.3i Turbo 20V Estate Jul 1994 — Jan 1996 2.3 Petrol 240 HP 9.7 l/100km Automatic (4)
Volvo 850 1996 R 2.3i Turbo 20V Estate Jan 1996 — Jan 1997 2.3 Petrol 241 HP 9.7 l/100km Automatic (4)
Volvo 850 1996 R 2.3i Turbo 20V Estate Jan 1996 — Jan 1997

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.8 seconds

2.3 Petrol 250 HP 10.0 l/100km Manual (5)
Volvo 850 1994 2.4 2.5i Estate

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

2.4 Petrol 144 HP 9.1 l/100km Manual (5)
Volvo 850 1994 2.4 2.5i Estate 2.4 Petrol 144 HP 9.3 l/100km Automatic (4)
Volvo 850 1994 2.4 2.5i 20V Estate

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

2.4 Petrol 170 HP 9.2 l/100km Manual (5)
Volvo 850 1994 2.4 2.5i 20V Estate Comfort-Line

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

2.4 Petrol 170 HP 9.2 l/100km Manual (5)
Volvo 850 1994 2.4 2.5i 20V Estate 2.4 Petrol 170 HP 9.2 l/100km Automatic (4)
Volvo 850 1994 2.4 2.5i 20V Estate Comfort-Line 2.4 Petrol 170 HP 9.2 l/100km Automatic (4)
Volvo 850 1996 2.4 2.5i T 20V Estate Mai 1996 — Jan 1997 2.4 Petrol 193 HP 10.8 l/100km Manual (5)
Volvo 850 1996 2.4 2.5i T 20V Estate Mai 1996 — Jan 1997 2.4 Petrol 193 HP 11.1 l/100km Automatic (4)
Volvo 850 1996 TDI 2.5 Estate Mar 1996 — Jan 1997

Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.5 Diesel 140 HP 6.0 l/100km Manual (5)
Volvo 850 1996 TDI 2.5 Estate Mai 1996 — Jan 1997 2.5 Diesel 140 HP 7.9 l/100km Automatic (4)
Volvo 850 service and maintenanceOil change intervals, capacities and specifications, service information for filters, spark plugs, belts etc.

Volvo 850 prices

Volvo 850 1994 - 1997 estate car price in Latvia is from 800 € to 2500 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Volvo 850 price is average (compare estate cars 1994 - 1997 prices).

YearLowestAverageHighestAvailability
Volvo 850 1994 price 800 € 1600 € 2500 €

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Volvo 850 reliability and quality

According to yearly reports of vehicle inspection service Volvo 850 reliability is average. In the roadworthiness tests in 2008 defects were detected in an average of 22.3 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 22.5%.

Volvo 850 reliability and quality

Volvo 850 1994 estate car features (options)

Percentage of Volvo 850 with corresponding feature (option)

Adjustable steering wheel
67%
Conditioning
62%
Roof bars (railings)
57%
Heated seats
43%
Leather upholstery
41%
Metallic paint
39%
Climate control
34%
Cruise control
31%
Sunroof
20%

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Volvo 850 reviews

Total 10 Volvo 850 owner reviews

Volvo 850 1996 Estate car/wagon Diesel 2.5 litres, Manual gearbox
Purchase year:2014 (age of car 18 years) Owned for:70`000 kilometers (3 years)
Average fuel consumption: 5.0 litres per 100km (80% urban driving)
Total cost of repairs: 250 € (~ 83 € per year)
Total car rating:
10
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