Volvo 850

1992 – 1997 Sweden

The Volvo 850 was in production from 1992 to 1997. Buyers could choose between petrol and diesel engines, from 126 to 226 hp. Every version has a manual gearbox. The same generation also came as a estate.

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Body styleNot specified

Production1992 – 1997

Variants7

FuelPetrol, Diesel

Other body styles

Estate / wagon 1993 – 1997

Key specifications (range)

Power126 – 226 hp

0–100 km/h7.4 – 11.7 s

Top speed195 – 240 km/h

Fuel economy6.6 – 10.8 L/100 km

Front Wheel Drive

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Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
2.0L 5MT FWD (126 HP) 2.0 L · 5 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	126 hp	11.7 s	195	5-Speed manual
2.5L 5MT FWD (140 HP) 2.4 L · 5 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	140 hp	10.0 s	205	5-Speed manual
2.5L TDI 5MT FWD (140 HP) 2.5 L · 5 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	140 hp	9.9 s	200	5-Speed manual
2.5L 5MT FWD (144 HP) 2.4 L · 5 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	144 hp	10.2 s	205	5-Speed manual
2.5L 5MT FWD (170 HP) 2.4 L · 5 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	170 hp	8.9 s	215	5-Speed manual
2.5L Turbo 5MT FWD (193 HP) 2.4 L · 5 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	193 hp	7.8 s	225	5-Speed manual
2.3L Turbo 5MT FWD (226 HP) 2.3 L · 5 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	226 hp	7.4 s	240	5-Speed manual

Engine

Cylinders: L5
Displacement: 1984 cm3 (121 ci)
Power: 93 KW @ 6250 RPM126 HP @ 6250 RPM125 BHP @ 6250 RPM
Torque: 125 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM170 Nm @ 4800 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 19.3 gallons (73.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 121.2 mph (195 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 11.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

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

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)

Engine

Cylinders: L5
Displacement: 2435 cm3 (149 ci)
Power: 103 KW @ 5400 RPM140 HP @ 5400 RPM138 BHP @ 5400 RPM
Torque: 152 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM206 Nm @ 3600 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 19.3 gallons (73.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 127.4 mph (205 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 10 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

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

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)

Engine

Cylinders: L5
Displacement: 2461 cm3 (150 ci)
Power: 103 KW @ 4000 RPM140 HP @ 4000 RPM138 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque: 214 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM290 Nm @ 1900 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 19.3 gallons (73.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 124.3 mph (200 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 9.9 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

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

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)

Engine

Cylinders: L5
Displacement: 2435 cm3 (149 ci)
Power: 106 KW @ 5400 RPM144 HP @ 5400 RPM142 BHP @ 5400 RPM
Torque: 152 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM206 Nm @ 3600 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 19.3 gallons (73.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 127.4 mph (205 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 10.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

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

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)

Engine

Cylinders: L5
Displacement: 2435 cm3 (149 ci)
Power: 125 KW @ 6200 RPM170 HP @ 6200 RPM168 BHP @ 6200 RPM
Torque: 162 lb-ft @ 3300 RPM220 Nm @ 3300 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 19.3 gallons (73.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 133.6 mph (215 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 8.9 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

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

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)

Engine

Cylinders: L5
Displacement: 2435 cm3 (149 ci)
Power: 142 KW @ 5100 RPM193 HP @ 5100 RPM190 BHP @ 5100 RPM
Torque: 199 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM270 Nm @ 1800 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 19.3 gallons (73.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 139.8 mph (225 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 7.8 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

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

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)

Engine

Cylinders: L5
Displacement: 2319 cm3 (142 ci)
Power: 166 KW @ 5280 RPM226 HP @ 5280 RPM223 BHP @ 5280 RPM
Torque: 221 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM300 Nm @ 2000 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 19.3 gallons (73.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 149.1 mph (240 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 7.4 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

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

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)

Length4,660 mm

Width1,759 mm

Height1,400 mm

Wheelbase2,670 mm

Curb weight1,326 – 1,431 kg

Torque170 – 300 Nm

Ranges across all 7 variants of this generation.