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Volvo 850 (1992 - 1997)

The Volvo 850 is in the database with :models generations and body styles and 20 trims, built from 1992 - 1997. The most powerful trim makes 240 hp and belongs to the Volvo 850 R (1994 - 1996). The most recent generation is the Volvo 850 R (1994 - 1996), available in 2 trims.

Generations
4
Trims
20
Production years
1992 - 1997
Power
240 hp

850 R 1994 - 1996

2 trims

Trims and engine versions — Volvo 850 R
Trim Fuel Power Torque 0–100 Top speed Fuel economy CO2 Select
2.3i Turbo 5MT FWD (240 HP) Petrol 240 hp 330 Nm 6.9 s 245 km/h 10.0 l/100 km
2.3i Turbo 4AT FWD (241 HP) Petrol 240 hp 330 Nm 6.9 s 245 km/h 9.7 l/100 km

850 Estate R 1994 - 1996

2 trims

Trims and engine versions — Volvo 850 Estate R
Trim Fuel Power Torque 0–100 Top speed Fuel economy CO2 Select
2.3i Turbo 5MT (240 HP) Petrol 240 hp 330 Nm 7.0 s 245 km/h 10.0 l/100 km
2.3i Turbo 4AT (241 HP) Petrol 240 hp 330 Nm 7.0 s 245 km/h 10.0 l/100 km

850 Estate 1993 - 1997

9 trims

Trims and engine versions — Volvo 850 Estate
Trim Fuel Power Torque 0–100 Top speed Fuel economy CO2 Select
2.0L 5MT FWD (126 HP) Petrol 126 hp 170 Nm 11.9 s 195 km/h 8.9 l/100 km
2.5i 5MT FWD (140 HP) Petrol 140 hp 206 Nm 10.5 s 205 km/h 9.1 l/100 km
2.5L TDI 4AT FWD (140 HP) Diesel 140 hp 290 Nm 10.1 s 200 km/h 6.0 l/100 km
2.5L TDI 5MT FWD (140 HP) Diesel 140 hp 290 Nm 10.1 s 200 km/h 6.0 l/100 km
2.5i 5MT FWD (144 HP) Petrol 144 hp 206 Nm 10.4 s 205 km/h 9.1 l/100 km
2.5i 5MT FWD (170 HP) Petrol 170 hp 220 Nm 10.5 s 205 km/h 9.1 l/100 km
2.5L 4AT FWD (170 HP) Petrol 170 hp 220 Nm 10.5 s 205 km/h 9.1 l/100 km
2.5i Turbo 5MT FWD (193 HP) Petrol 193 hp 270 Nm 8.0 s 225 km/h 10.8 l/100 km
2.3L Turbo 5MT FWD (226 HP) Petrol 226 hp 300 Nm 7.5 s 240 km/h 9.4 l/100 km

850 1992 - 1997

7 trims

Trims and engine versions — Volvo 850
Trim Fuel Power Torque 0–100 Top speed Fuel economy CO2 Select
2.0L 5MT FWD (126 HP) Petrol 126 hp 170 Nm 11.7 s 195 km/h 8.9 l/100 km
2.5L TDI 5MT FWD (140 HP) Diesel 140 hp 290 Nm 9.9 s 200 km/h 6.6 l/100 km
2.5L 5MT FWD (140 HP) Petrol 140 hp 206 Nm 10.0 s 205 km/h 9.1 l/100 km
2.5L 5MT FWD (144 HP) Petrol 144 hp 206 Nm 10.2 s 205 km/h 9.1 l/100 km
2.5L 5MT FWD (170 HP) Petrol 170 hp 220 Nm 8.9 s 215 km/h 9.2 l/100 km
2.5L Turbo 5MT FWD (193 HP) Petrol 193 hp 270 Nm 7.8 s 225 km/h 10.8 l/100 km
2.3L Turbo 5MT FWD (226 HP) Petrol 226 hp 300 Nm 7.4 s 240 km/h 9.4 l/100 km

Is Volvo 850 R a good choice against other models?

Average across every Volvo 850 R trim, compared with 2,852 trims of other cars from the 1991–1997 period.

Is Volvo 850 R a good choice against other models?
Measure This model Average Position
Power 240 hp 141 hp
better than 92%
Torque 330 Nm 214 Nm
better than 90%
Top speed 245 km/h 195 km/h
better than 93%
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 6.9 s 11.4 s
better than 93%
Combined consumption 9.9 l/100 km 8.7 l/100 km
better than 26%
Cargo volume 445 l 450 l
better than 58%
Unladen weight 1,457 kg 1,309 kg
better than 26%

Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.

Not stated by the manufacturer: co2 emissions. Those measures are left out of the comparison.

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