Volvo 850 1993 2.5i 20V Estate
Volvo 850 1993 2.4 petrol description
Estate car / wagon Volvo 850 1993 2.5i 20V Estate has been produced from January, 1993 to July, 1994. It has five-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.4 litres, which produces power of 170 horsepower on 6200 rpm and torque 220 Nm (Newton metres) on 3300 revolutions per minute.
This 5-cylinder 20-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, it has no turbine. The engine meets the Euro 2 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 360 000 and 600 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs
This Volvo 850 2.4 engine oil type is 5W-40 and oil capacity is 5.3 litres.
Volvo 850 1993 2.5i 20V Estate has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
Volvo 850 1993 2.5i 20V Estate accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 10.5 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 205 km/h.
In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Volvo 850 1993 2.5i 20V Estate fuel consumption is 9.1 litres per 100km (11 km/l) - this is the most fuel efficient Volvo 850 1993 - 1994 version. Fuel tank capacity is 73 litres or 19.29 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 800 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle.
According to user reviews, this Volvo real everyday fuel consumption is 10.7 litres per 100 km, which is 18% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Volvo 850 fuel consumption.

Volvo 850 1993 2.5i 20V Estate technical data
Model: | Volvo 850 2.5i 20V Estate | ||
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Body style: | Estate car / wagon | ||
Production period: | 1993. January ... 1994. July | ||
Engine: | 2435 cm3 Petrol, 5 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | no data |
Power: | 170 HP ON 6200 RPM | Torque: | 220 NM ON 3300 RPM |
Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox (4 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
Top speed: | 205 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 (combined) | ||
Real fuel consumption: | 10.7 l/100km (22 MPG) by user reviews from various sources | ||
Fuel tank capacity: | 73 litres (19.3 gallons) | ||
Car dimensions: | 4.71m (length) 1.76m (width) 1.43m (height) | ||
Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | ||
Gross weight: | 1600 kg |
Volvo 850 1993 2.5i 20V Estate engine B5254S
Engine reliability:
Overall, this engine can last around 360,000 to 600,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement | 2435 cm3 |
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Number of cylinders | 5 |
Bore (cylinder diameter) | 83 mm |
Stroke length (piston move) | 90 mm |
Compression ratio | 10.3 : 1 |
Camshaft drive | Timing belt Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher. More service info |
Fuel system | Injection |
Volvo 850 1993 2.5i 20V Estate oil type | 5W-40 |
Oil capacity | 5.3 litres (5.6 quarts) More service info |
Power | 165 - 170 HP ON 6200 RPM |
Torque | 210 - 220 NM ON 3300 RPM |
Start of production (year) | 1991 |
Duration of production | 8 years |
Engine also used on | Volvo V70 Volvo S70 |
Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design. |
All Volvo 850 estate car [1993 - 1994] 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) |
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) |
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) |
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) |
Volvo 850 1993 2.4 2.5i 20V Estate
Most fuel efficient version |
2.4 Petrol | 170 HP | 9.1 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Volvo 850 1993 2.4 2.5i 20V Estate
Most fuel efficient version |
2.4 Petrol | 170 HP | 9.1 l/100km | Automatic (4) |