Volvo 850 1994 2.5i 20V Estate

Volvo 850 1994 2.4 petrol description

Estate car / wagon Volvo 850 1994 2.5i 20V Estate has been produced from July, 1994 to January, 1997. It has five-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.4 litres, which produces power of 170 horsepower on 6100 rpm and torque 220 Nm (Newton metres) on 4700 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 without turbocharger. The engine meets the Euro 2 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 360 000 to 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 1994 2.5i 20V Estate has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
Volvo 850 1994 2.5i 20V Estate accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 10.2 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 200 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Volvo 850 1994 2.5i 20V Estate in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 9.2 litres per 100km (10.9 km/l). Fuel tank capacity is 73 litres or 19.29 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 780 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle.
According to user reviews, this Volvo real everyday fuel consumption is 10.5 litres per 100 km, which is 14% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Volvo 850 fuel consumption.

With the same engine there are also two other Volvo 850 versions - with manual gearbox (Volvo 850 1994 2.4 2.5i 20V Estate MT), and with manual gearbox (Volvo 850 1994 2.4 2.5i 20V Estate Comfort-Line MT) available:
  • Volvo 850 1994 2.4 2.5i 20V Estate MT is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 1 seconds faster (in 9.2 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is similar - 9.2 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 1 litres per 100 km or 10 % - 9.5 litres per 100 km
  • Volvo 850 1994 2.4 2.5i 20V Estate Comfort-Line MT is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 0.7 seconds faster (in 9.5 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is similar - 9.2 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 1 litres per 100 km or 10 % - 9.5 litres per 100 km
Volvo 850 2.4 service information and maintenance intervals Oil change intervals, capacities and specifications, service information for filters, spark plugs, belts etc.
Volvo 850 1994

Volvo 850 1994 2.5i 20V Estate technical data

Model: Volvo 850 2.5i 20V Estate
Body style: Estate car / wagon
Production period: 1994. July ... 1997. January 
Engine: 2435 cm3 Petrol, 5 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 170 HP ON 6100 RPM Torque: 220 NM ON 4700 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (4 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Maximum speed: 200 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.2 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.2 (combined)
Real fuel consumption: 10.5 l/100km (22.4 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 73 litres (19.3 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.72m (length) 1.76m (width) 1.43m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.6 meters
Seats: 5 seats
Gross weight: 1900 kg

Volvo 850 1994 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
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 1994 2.5i 20V Estate oil type 5W-40
Oil capacity 5.3 litres (5.6 quarts) More service info
Power 165 - 170 HP ON 6100 RPM
Torque 210 - 220 NM ON 4700 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 [1994 - 1997] 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 1994 reviews
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