Volvo 850 1994 Estate car / wagon
Durable, do not rusts
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This generation of Volvo 850 (facelift model) 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.
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 the same 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 relatively cheap - it can be purchased (in Latvia, EU) for around 1400 €. 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 0.30 € 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 |
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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 prices
Volvo 850 1994 - 1997 estate car price in Latvia is from 800 € to 2500 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Volvo 850 price is average - Volvo 850 is approximately for 23 percents cheaper then average estate cars of this age (compare estate cars 1994 - 1997 prices).
Year | Lowest | Average | Highest | Availability |
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Volvo 850 1994 price | 800 € | 1400 € | 2500 € |
Volvo 850 total costs of ownership
How much really costs to own Volvo 850? Users calculated Volvo 850 1994 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2000 € cost per year and 0.30 € cost per one kilometer.
Volvo 850 1994 total costs of ownership calculator
Calculate total cost of ownership of the Volvo 850, including purchase, insurance, maintenance, taxes and other costs based on how you use your vehicle.
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 1994 estate car features (options)
Percentage of Volvo 850 with corresponding feature (option)
65% Conditioning
63% Roof bars (railings)
55% Heated seats
42% Leather upholstery
40% Metallic paint
39% Climate control
34% Cruise control
31% Sunroof
20%
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Volvo 850 reviews
Total 10 Volvo 850 owner reviews
Pros: Do not corrode, very robust and reliable in all circumstances. Despite his age is dynamic enough, as well as cabin is quiet. Very durable body, when crashed into back by Huyndai, there was no damage, which could not tell about Huyndai.
Cons: Some parking places are too small for this tank.
Purchase year: | 2014 age of car 18 years) | Owned for | 70`000 kilometers (3 years) |
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Average fuel consumption: | 5.0 litres per 100km (80% urban driving) | ||
Total cost of repairs: | 250 € (~ 83 € per year) |
Would recomend this car to the friend