Citroën XM (1994 – 1997) vs Volvo 850 (1994 – 1996): specs compared
The Volvo 850 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 241 hp against 200 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.9 s against 8.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 245 km/h against 235 km/h. The Citroën XM uses less fuel, from 6.4 L/100 km against 9.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,363 kg against 1,441 kg.
| Specification |
Citroën
XM
1994 – 1997
|
Volvo
850
1994 – 1996
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Sweden |
| Documented years | 1994 – 1997 | 1994 – 1996 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 8 | 2 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 83 – 200 hp | 241 hp |
| Torque | 145 – 285 Nm | 330 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.0 – 15.5 s | 6.9 s |
| Top speed | 176 – 235 km/h | 245 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.4 – 11.2 L/100 km | 9.7 – 10.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,709 mm | 4,671 mm |
| Width | 1,791 mm | 1,760 mm |
| Height | 1,389 mm | 1,410 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 2,670 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,363 – 1,550 kg | 1,441 – 1,472 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.