Volvo 850 1994 2.5i

Volvo 850 1994 2.4 petrol description

Sedan Volvo 850 1994 2.5i 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 144 horsepower on 5400 rpm and torque 206 Nm (Newton metres) on 3600 revolutions per minute.

This 5-cylinder 10-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. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
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 has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
Volvo 850 1994 2.5i accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 10.6 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 195 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Volvo 850 1994 2.5i fuel consumption is 9.3 litres per 100km (10.8 km/l), city fuel economy - 11.7 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 6.4 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 73 litres or 19.29 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 780 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1140 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Volvo real everyday fuel consumption is 10.4 litres per 100 km, which is 12% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Volvo 850 fuel consumption.

With the same engine there is also Volvo 850 version with manual gearbox (Volvo 850 1994 2.4 2.5i MT) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 0.4 seconds faster (in 10.2 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.2 litres per 100 km or 2 % - 9.1 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 0.9 litres per 100 km or 9 % - 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 technical data

Model: Volvo 850 2.5i
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 1994. July ... 1997. January 
Engine: 2435 cm3 Petrol, 5 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 144 HP ON 5400 RPM Torque: 206 NM ON 3600 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (4 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 195 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.6 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.3 (combined) 11.7 (urban) 6.4 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 10.4 l/100km (22.6 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 73 litres (19.3 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.67m (length) 1.76m (width) 1.41m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.6 meters
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 445 litres
Gross weight: 1800 kg

Volvo 850 1994 2.5i engine B5252S

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 : 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 oil type 5W-40
Oil capacity 5.3 litres (5.6 quarts) More service info
Coolant capacity 7.2 litres (7.6 quarts)
Power 144 HP ON 5400 RPM
Torque 206 NM ON 3600 RPM
Start of production (year) 1994
Duration of production 5 years
Engine also used on Volvo V70 Volvo S70

All Volvo 850 sedan [1994 - 1997] modifications

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

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.7 seconds

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

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

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

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

Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.5 Diesel 140 HP 6.6 l/100km Manual (5)
Volvo 850 1996 TDI 2.5 Mai 1996 — Jan 1997 2.5 Diesel 140 HP 7.9 l/100km Automatic (4)
Volvo 850 1994 reviews
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