Body style: Wagon (station wagon, estate, combi, touring)
Segment: Medium
Production years: 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997
Volvo broke the rules of its older design trends when it introduced the 850 sedan in 1991 and continued improvement with the 1993 station-wagon version.
The 850 was a sure step toward the front-wheel-drive systems for Volvo. Even though it wasn't the first FWD car in the Swedish carmaker lineup, it showed its commitment to that trend and proved that it could do that all by itself. The 400 series was made together with some help from Renault, who was a front-wheel-drive specialist.
While the front of the car was carried over from the sedan version, the 850 Estate (or Sportswagon in the U.S.) was different from the B-pillar behind. Its flat and long roof was designed to provide a smooth airflow, while the tailgate was flat and vertical. The car proved to be very aerodynamically effective, and the carmaker used this body version in the BTCC (British Touring Car Championship). Volvo installed vertical taillights that flanked the wide liftgate at the back, making the vehicle easy to recognize in traffic and utterly different from its siblings.
Inside, Volvo improved again. It installed a 60/40 split-folding rear bench, not only the seatback. Thus, it could increase the trunk size from 793 liters (28 cu-ft) up to 1,585 liters (56 cu-ft). But that was not all. The front passenger's seat was folding, increasing the loading length from tail to dashboard to 2.78 m (109.4 in).
Depending on the market, the 850 Estate featured diesel or gasoline engines. Volvo installed them transversely at the front, thus resulting in a roomier interior.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT FWD (126 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L5 |
Displacement: | 1984 cm3 |
Power: | 93 KW @ 6250 RPM 126 HP @ 6250 RPM 125 BHP @ 6250 RPM |
Torque: | 125 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM 170 Nm @ 4800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 19.3 gallons (73.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 121.2 mph (195 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/60VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 185.43 in (4710 mm) |
Width: | 69.26 in (1759 mm) |
Height: | 56.29 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.84/57.87 in (1,520/1,470 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.11 in (2670 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5 in (127 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 33.9 cuFT (960 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3029.2 lbs (1374 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4343.1 lbs (1970 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.3L Turbo 5MT FWD (226 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L5 |
Displacement: | 2319 cm3 |
Power: | 166 KW @ 5200 RPM 226 HP @ 5200 RPM 223 BHP @ 5200 RPM |
Torque: | 221 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 300 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 19.3 gallons (73.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 149.1 mph (240 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/50ZR16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 185.43 in (4710 mm) |
Width: | 69.26 in (1759 mm) |
Height: | 56.29 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.84/57.87 in (1,520/1,470 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.11 in (2670 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 33.9 cuFT (960 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3115.1 lbs (1413 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4343.1 lbs (1970 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5i 5MT FWD (140 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L5 |
Displacement: | 2435 cm3 |
Power: | 103 KW @ 5400 RPM 140 HP @ 5400 RPM 138 BHP @ 5400 RPM |
Torque: | 152 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM 206 Nm @ 3600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 19.3 gallons (73.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 127.4 mph (205 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65HR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 185.43 in (4710 mm) |
Width: | 69.26 in (1759 mm) |
Height: | 56.29 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.84/57.87 in (1,520/1,470 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.11 in (2670 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5 in (127 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 33.9 cuFT (960 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3062.2 lbs (1389 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4343.1 lbs (1970 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5i 5MT FWD (144 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L5 |
Displacement: | 2435 cm3 |
Power: | 106 KW @ 5400 RPM 144 HP @ 5400 RPM 142 BHP @ 5400 RPM |
Torque: | 152 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM 206 Nm @ 3600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 19.3 gallons (73.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 127.4 mph (205 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/60VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 185.43 in (4710 mm) |
Width: | 69.26 in (1759 mm) |
Height: | 56.29 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.84/57.87 in (1,520/1,470 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.11 in (2670 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5 in (127 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 33.9 cuFT (960 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3049 lbs (1383 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4343.1 lbs (1970 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5i 5MT FWD (170 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L5 |
Displacement: | 2435 cm3 |
Power: | 125 KW @ 6200 RPM 170 HP @ 6200 RPM 168 BHP @ 6200 RPM |
Torque: | 162 lb-ft @ 3300 RPM 220 Nm @ 3300 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 19.3 gallons (73.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 127.4 mph (205 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/60VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 185.43 in (4710 mm) |
Width: | 69.26 in (1759 mm) |
Height: | 56.29 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.84/57.87 in (1,520/1,470 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.11 in (2670 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5 in (127 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 33.9 cuFT (960 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3126.2 lbs (1418 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4343.1 lbs (1970 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5i Turbo 5MT FWD (193 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L5 |
Displacement: | 2435 cm3 |
Power: | 142 KW @ 5100 RPM 193 HP @ 5100 RPM 190 BHP @ 5100 RPM |
Torque: | 199 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM 270 Nm @ 1800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 19.3 gallons (73.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 139.8 mph (225 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/55VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 185.43 in (4710 mm) |
Width: | 69.26 in (1759 mm) |
Height: | 56.29 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.84/57.87 in (1,520/1,470 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.11 in (2670 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5 in (127 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 33.9 cuFT (960 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3132.8 lbs (1421 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4343.1 lbs (1970 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 15.1 mpg US (15.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 21.8 mpg US (10.8 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L 4AT FWD (170 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L5 |
Displacement: | 2435 cm3 |
Power: | 125 KW @ 6200 RPM 170 HP @ 6200 RPM 168 BHP @ 6200 RPM |
Torque: | 162 lb-ft @ 3300 RPM 220 Nm @ 3300 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 19.3 gallons (73.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 127.4 mph (205 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed Automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/60VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 185.43 in (4710 mm) |
Width: | 69.26 in (1759 mm) |
Height: | 56.29 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.84/57.87 in (1,520/1,470 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.11 in (2670 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5 in (127 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 33.9 cuFT (960 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3126.2 lbs (1418 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4343.1 lbs (1970 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L TDI 4AT FWD (140 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L5 |
Displacement: | 2461 cm3 |
Power: | 103 KW @ 4000 RPM 140 HP @ 4000 RPM 138 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 214 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM 290 Nm @ 1900 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 19.3 gallons (73.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 124.3 mph (200 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed Automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/60VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 185.43 in (4710 mm) |
Width: | 69.26 in (1759 mm) |
Height: | 56.29 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.84/57.87 in (1,520/1,470 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.11 in (2670 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5 in (127 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 33.9 cuFT (960 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3247.4 lbs (1473 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4409.2 lbs (2000 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L TDI 5MT FWD (140 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L5 |
Displacement: | 2461 cm3 |
Power: | 103 KW @ 4000 RPM 140 HP @ 4000 RPM 138 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 214 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM 290 Nm @ 1900 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 19.3 gallons (73.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 124.3 mph (200 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/60VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 185.43 in (4710 mm) |
Width: | 69.26 in (1759 mm) |
Height: | 56.29 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.84/57.87 in (1,520/1,470 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.11 in (2670 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5 in (127 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 33.9 cuFT (960 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3247.4 lbs (1473 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4409.2 lbs (2000 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km) |