Car comparison

Volvo 850 Combi (LW) 2.3 T5 · Stage 3vsVolvo 850 Combi (LW) 2.3 T5 · Stage 2vsVolvo 850 Combi (LW) 2.3 T5 · Stage 1vsVolvo 850 Combi (LW) 2.3 T5

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volvo 850 Combi (LW)

2.3 T5 (Stage 3)

337 hp2319 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate1993-1997
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Volvo 850 Combi (LW)

2.3 T5 (Stage 2)

292 hp2319 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate1993-1997
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Volvo 850 Combi (LW)

2.3 T5 (Stage 1)

265 hp2319 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate1993-1997
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Volvo 850 Combi (LW)

2.3 T5

225 hp2319 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate1993-1997

Comparison overview

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Volvo 850 Combi (LW) 2.3 T5 (Stage 3) 337 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    281 km/h
    175 mph
  • Most powerful
    337 hp
    252 kW
  • Highest torque
    465 Nm
    343 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,451 kg
    3,199 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    233 hp/t
    173 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    777 km
    483 mi
  • Largest trunk
    420 L
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvo850 Combi (LW)2.3 T5 (Stage 3)337 hpVolvo850 Combi (LW)2.3 T5 (Stage 2)292 hpVolvo850 Combi (LW)2.3 T5 (Stage 1)265 hpVolvo850 Combi (LW)2.3 T5225 hp
Power
337hp252kW+112 hp
292hp218kW+67 hp
265hp198kW+40 hp
225hp168kW
Torque
465Nm343lb-ft+165 Nm
405Nm299lb-ft+105 Nm
366Nm270lb-ft+66 Nm
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,451kg3,199lb
1,451kg3,199lb
1,451kg3,199lb
1,451kg3,199lb
Gross weight
1,970kg4,343lb
1,970kg4,343lb
1,970kg4,343lb
1,970kg4,343lb
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
+41 km/h
269 km/h
167 mph
+29 km/h
262 km/h
163 mph
+22 km/h
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
60.7s99% target: 278 km/h / 173 mph-11.7 s
Calculated
66.2s99% target: 266 km/h / 165 mph-6.2 s
Calculated
70.2s99% target: 259 km/h / 161 mph-2.3 s
Calculated
72.4s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s-1.7 s
6.3s-1.1 s
6.7s-0.7 s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
16.3s-10.2 s
Calculated
18.9s-7.6 s
Calculated
20.9s-5.6 s
Calculated
26.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s-1.6 s
Calculated
6.0s-1.0 s
Calculated
6.4s-0.7 s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s-1.7 s
Calculated
14.2s-1.1 s
Calculated
14.6s-0.7 s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
233hp/t173kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
202hp/t150kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
183hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
155hp/t116kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
320Nm/t214lb-ft/ton
Calculated
279Nm/t187lb-ft/ton
Calculated
252Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
207Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
777km483mi
Calculated
777km483mi
Calculated
777km483mi
Calculated
777km483mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,319cc142cu in
2,319cc142cu in
2,319cc142cu in
2,319cc142cu in
Length
4,709mm185in
4,709mm185in
4,709mm185in
4,709mm185in
Width
1,761mm69in
1,761mm69in
1,761mm69in
1,761mm69in
Height
1,415mm56in
1,415mm56in
1,415mm56in
1,415mm56in
Wheelbase
2,670mm105in
2,670mm105in
2,670mm105in
2,670mm105in
Front track
1,520mm60in
1,520mm60in
1,520mm60in
1,520mm60in
Rear track
1,470mm58in
1,470mm58in
1,470mm58in
1,470mm58in
Trunk volume
420L
420L
420L
420L
Max trunk volume
1,580L
1,580L
1,580L
1,580L
Doors
5
5
5
5
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
73L
73L
73L
73L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volvo 850 Combi (LW) 2.3 T5 (Stage 3) 337 hpVolvo 850 Combi (LW) 2.3 T5 (Stage 2) 292 hpVolvo 850 Combi (LW) 2.3 T5 (Stage 1) 265 hpVolvo 850 Combi (LW) 2.3 T5 225 hpPowerTorque
  • Volvo 850 Combi (LW) 2.3 T5 (Stage 3) 337 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volvo 850 Combi (LW) 2.3 T5 (Stage 2) 292 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volvo 850 Combi (LW) 2.3 T5 (Stage 1) 265 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volvo 850 Combi (LW) 2.3 T5 225 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Volvo850 Combi (LW)2.3 T5 (Stage 3)337 hp5,280 rpm2,000 rpm5,530 rpm
Volvo850 Combi (LW)2.3 T5 (Stage 2)292 hp5,280 rpm2,000 rpm5,530 rpm
Volvo850 Combi (LW)2.3 T5 (Stage 1)265 hp5,280 rpm2,000 rpm5,530 rpm
Volvo850 Combi (LW)2.3 T5225 hp5,280 rpm2,000 rpm5,530 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvo850 Combi (LW)2.3 T5 (Stage 3)337 hpVolvo850 Combi (LW)2.3 T5 (Stage 2)292 hpVolvo850 Combi (LW)2.3 T5 (Stage 1)265 hpVolvo850 Combi (LW)2.3 T5225 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
6.0 s
6.4 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
6.3 s
6.7 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.3 s
18.9 s
20.9 s
26.6 s
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
269 km/h
167 mph
262 km/h
163 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.5 s
6.6 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.5 s
9.7 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
12.1 s
12.4 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
14.2 s
14.6 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
182 km/h
113 mph
173 km/h
107 mph
167 km/h
104 mph
157 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Volvo 850 Combi (LW) 2.3 T5 (Stage 3) 337 hp has 112 hp more than Volvo 850 Combi (LW) 2.3 T5 225 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo 850 Combi (LW) 2.3 T5 225 hp and Volvo 850 Combi (LW) 2.3 T5 (Stage 3) 337 hp: 112 hp (84 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo 850 Combi (LW) 2.3 T5 (Stage 3) 337 hp and Volvo 850 Combi (LW) 2.3 T5 225 hp: 1.7 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Volvo 850 Combi (LW) 2.3 T5 (Stage 2) 292 hp and Volvo 850 Combi (LW) 2.3 T5 (Stage 1) 265 hp, separated by only 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Volvo850 Combi (LW)2.3 T5 (Stage 3)337 hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Volvo850 Combi (LW)2.3 T5 (Stage 2)292 hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Volvo850 Combi (LW)2.3 T5 (Stage 1)265 hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Volvo850 Combi (LW)2.3 T5225 hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Volvo850 Combi (LW)2.3 T5 (Stage 3)337 hp
233 hp/t
173 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
Volvo850 Combi (LW)2.3 T5 (Stage 2)292 hp
202 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
Volvo850 Combi (LW)2.3 T5 (Stage 1)265 hp
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
Volvo850 Combi (LW)2.3 T5225 hp
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Volvo850 Combi (LW)2.3 T5 (Stage 3)337 hp
337 hp
252 kW
5.7 s
281 km/h
175 mph
Volvo850 Combi (LW)2.3 T5 (Stage 2)292 hp
292 hp
218 kW
6.3 s
269 km/h
167 mph
Volvo850 Combi (LW)2.3 T5 (Stage 1)265 hp
265 hp
198 kW
6.7 s
262 km/h
163 mph
Volvo850 Combi (LW)2.3 T5225 hp
225 hp
168 kW
7.4 s
240 km/h
149 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Volvo850 Combi (LW)2.3 T5 (Stage 3)337 hp
Power
337 hp
252 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,709 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
Volvo850 Combi (LW)2.3 T5 (Stage 2)292 hp
Power
292 hp
218 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,709 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
Volvo850 Combi (LW)2.3 T5 (Stage 1)265 hp
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,709 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
Volvo850 Combi (LW)2.3 T5225 hp
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,709 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Volvo850 Combi (LW)2.3 T5 (Stage 3)337 hp
Power
337 hp
252 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Volvo850 Combi (LW)2.3 T5 (Stage 2)292 hp
Power
292 hp
218 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Volvo850 Combi (LW)2.3 T5 (Stage 1)265 hp
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Volvo850 Combi (LW)2.3 T5225 hp
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

Volvo 850 Combi (LW) 2.3 T5 (Stage 3) 337 hp is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Volvo850 Combi (LW)2.3 T5 (Stage 3)337 hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
5.7 s
Volvo850 Combi (LW)2.3 T5 (Stage 2)292 hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
6.3 s
Volvo850 Combi (LW)2.3 T5 (Stage 1)265 hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
6.7 s
Volvo850 Combi (LW)2.3 T5225 hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
7.4 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Volvo850 Combi (LW)2.3 T5 (Stage 3)337 hp
233 hp/t
173 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Volvo850 Combi (LW)2.3 T5 (Stage 2)292 hp
202 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Volvo850 Combi (LW)2.3 T5 (Stage 1)265 hp
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Volvo850 Combi (LW)2.3 T5225 hp
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvo850 Combi (LW)2.3 T5 (Stage 3)337 hpVolvo850 Combi (LW)2.3 T5 (Stage 2)292 hpVolvo850 Combi (LW)2.3 T5 (Stage 1)265 hpVolvo850 Combi (LW)2.3 T5225 hp
Power
337 hp
252 kW
292 hp
218 kW
265 hp
198 kW
225 hp
168 kW
Torque
465 Nm
343 lb-ft
405 Nm
299 lb-ft
366 Nm
270 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
6.3 s
6.7 s
7.4 s
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
269 km/h
167 mph
262 km/h
163 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,451 kg
3,199 lb
1,451 kg
3,199 lb
1,451 kg
3,199 lb
1,451 kg
3,199 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,709 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,709 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,709 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,709 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
Range score
777 km
483 mi
777 km
483 mi
777 km
483 mi
777 km
483 mi
Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
420 L
14.8 cu ft
420 L
14.8 cu ft
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
233 hp/t
173 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
202 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo 850 Combi (LW) 2.3 T5 (Stage 3) 337 hpVolvo 850 Combi (LW) 2.3 T5 (Stage 2) 292 hpVolvo 850 Combi (LW) 2.3 T5 (Stage 1) 265 hpVolvo 850 Combi (LW) 2.3 T5 225 hp
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km16.45 LC100 km16.45 LC100 km16.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi26.47 LC100 mi26.47 LC100 mi26.47 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year2,468 LC/year2,468 LC/year2,468 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo 850 Combi (LW) 2.3 T5 (Stage 3) 337 hp

  • Has 45 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 31 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

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