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Segment: Medium
Production years: 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997

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The 850 was a big leap forward for the Swedish car-maker. It didn't look like a brick on wheels anymore in terms of styling and, moreover, it was a front-wheel-drive vehicle. Later on, it was fitted with an all-wheel-drive system. The Swedish winters were long and snowy. The 850 was the first car in the world fitted with side-airbags.

The new design language took everybody by surprise. The sloped hood, rounded edges, and curved windshield were just a few elements that made the 850 so special in Volvo's history. It was inspired by the bigger 960 model, but it wasn't just a scaled-down vehicle. It retained the small, triangular, window behind the rear doors. The flat and straight trunk was still a part of the old school, but it looked better on the new 850.

Inside, due to the front-wheel-drive system, it wasn't that cramped anymore in the front. The wide seats with bolstered sides offered a comfortable ride. The transverse engine canceled most of the vibrations. The dashboard was still in cubic style design, with a big center stack. In the back, there was room for two adults and, as an option, an integrated child seat in the middle.

The 850 was offered with a choice of engine diesel and gasoline. Some engines were carried-over from other car-makers, and some were developed by Volvo engineers. The standard transmission was a 5-speed manual for the entire range, but selected versions were offered with an option for a 4-speed automatic.

VOLVO 850 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997
  6 gasoline engines
  • 2.0L 5MT FWD (126 HP)
  • 2.3L Turbo 5MT FWD (226 HP)
  • 2.5L 5MT FWD (140 HP)
  • 2.5L 5MT FWD (144 HP)
  • 2.5L 5MT FWD (170 HP)
  • 2.5L Turbo 5MT FWD (193 HP)
  1 diesel engine
  • 2.5L TDI 5MT FWD (140 HP)

VOLVO 850
2.0L 5MT FWD (126 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT FWD (126 HP)
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
Top Speed:121.2 mph (195 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):11.7 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/65 R15
DIMENSIONS
Length:183.46 in (4660 mm)
Width:69.26 in (1759 mm)
Height:55.11 in (1400 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.84/57.87 in (1,520/1,470 mm)
Wheelbase:105.11 in (2670 mm)
Cargo Volume:15.7 cuFT (445 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.33
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2923.3 lbs (1326 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4166.7 lbs (1890 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km)

VOLVO 850
2.3L Turbo 5MT FWD (226 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.3L Turbo 5MT FWD (226 HP)
Cylinders:L5
Displacement:2319 cm3
Power:166 KW @ 5280 RPM
226 HP @ 5280 RPM
223 BHP @ 5280 RPM
Torque:221 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM
300 Nm @ 2000 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:19.3 gallons (73.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:149.1 mph (240 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):7.4 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/65 R15
DIMENSIONS
Length:183.46 in (4660 mm)
Width:69.26 in (1759 mm)
Height:55.11 in (1400 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.84/57.87 in (1,520/1,470 mm)
Wheelbase:105.11 in (2670 mm)
Cargo Volume:15.7 cuFT (445 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.33
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3040.2 lbs (1379 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4122.6 lbs (1870 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km)

VOLVO 850
2.5L 5MT FWD (140 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L 5MT FWD (140 HP)
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
Top Speed:127.4 mph (205 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):10 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/65 R15
DIMENSIONS
Length:183.46 in (4660 mm)
Width:69.26 in (1759 mm)
Height:55.11 in (1400 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.84/57.87 in (1,520/1,470 mm)
Wheelbase:105.11 in (2670 mm)
Cargo Volume:15.7 cuFT (445 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.33
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2938.8 lbs (1333 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4056.5 lbs (1840 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km)

VOLVO 850
2.5L 5MT FWD (144 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L 5MT FWD (144 HP)
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
Top Speed:127.4 mph (205 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):10.2 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/65 R15
DIMENSIONS
Length:183.46 in (4660 mm)
Width:69.26 in (1759 mm)
Height:55.11 in (1400 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.84/57.87 in (1,520/1,470 mm)
Wheelbase:105.11 in (2670 mm)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2943.2 lbs (1335 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4056.5 lbs (1840 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km)

VOLVO 850
2.5L 5MT FWD (170 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L 5MT FWD (170 HP)
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
Top Speed:133.6 mph (215 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):8.9 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/65 R15
DIMENSIONS
Length:183.46 in (4660 mm)
Width:69.26 in (1759 mm)
Height:55.11 in (1400 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.84/57.87 in (1,520/1,470 mm)
Wheelbase:105.11 in (2670 mm)
Cargo Volume:15.7 cuFT (445 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.33
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2956.4 lbs (1341 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4056.5 lbs (1840 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:25.6 mpg US (9.2 L/100Km)

VOLVO 850
2.5L Turbo 5MT FWD (193 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L Turbo 5MT FWD (193 HP)
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:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:19.3 gallons (73.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:139.8 mph (225 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):7.8 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/65 R15
DIMENSIONS
Length:183.46 in (4660 mm)
Width:69.26 in (1759 mm)
Height:55.11 in (1400 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.84/57.87 in (1,520/1,470 mm)
Wheelbase:105.11 in (2670 mm)
Cargo Volume:15.7 cuFT (445 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.33
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3046.8 lbs (1382 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4210.8 lbs (1910 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
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)

VOLVO 850
2.5L TDI 5MT FWD (140 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L TDI 5MT FWD (140 HP)
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
Top Speed:124.3 mph (200 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):9.9 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/65 R15
DIMENSIONS
Length:183.46 in (4660 mm)
Width:69.26 in (1759 mm)
Height:55.11 in (1400 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.84/57.87 in (1,520/1,470 mm)
Wheelbase:105.11 in (2670 mm)
Cargo Volume:15.7 cuFT (445 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.33
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3154.8 lbs (1431 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4321.1 lbs (1960 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km)
Highway:45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km)
Combined:35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km)
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