Car comparison

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

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-R (Stage 3)

360 hp2319 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate1995-1996
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Volvo 850 Combi (LW)

2.3 T5-R (Stage 2)

312 hp2319 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate1995-1996
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Volvo 850 Combi (LW)

2.3 T5-R (Stage 1)

283 hp2319 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate1995-1996
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Volvo 850 Combi (LW)

2.3 T5-R

240 hp2319 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate1995-1996

Comparison overview

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Volvo 850 Combi (LW) 2.3 T5-R (Stage 3) 360 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    287 km/h
    178 mph
  • Most powerful
    360 hp
    268 kW
  • Highest torque
    512 Nm
    377 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,451 kg
    3,199 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    248 hp/t
    185 kW/t
    4.0 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
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    74/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvo850 Combi (LW)2.3 T5-R (Stage 3)360 hpVolvo850 Combi (LW)2.3 T5-R (Stage 2)312 hpVolvo850 Combi (LW)2.3 T5-R (Stage 1)283 hpVolvo850 Combi (LW)2.3 T5-R240 hp
Power
360hp268kW+120 hp
312hp233kW+72 hp
283hp211kW+43 hp
240hp179kW
Torque
512Nm377lb-ft+182 Nm
446Nm329lb-ft+116 Nm
403Nm297lb-ft+73 Nm
330Nm243lb-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
287 km/h
178 mph
+42 km/h
275 km/h
171 mph
+30 km/h
267 km/h
166 mph
+22 km/h
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
56.5s99% target: 284 km/h / 177 mph-11.6 s
Calculated
62.0s99% target: 272 km/h / 169 mph-6.1 s
Calculated
65.5s99% target: 264 km/h / 164 mph-2.6 s
Calculated
68.1s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s-1.6 s
5.9s-1.0 s
6.2s-0.7 s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
14.8s-9.0 s
Calculated
17.1s-6.6 s
Calculated
19.0s-4.8 s
Calculated
23.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s-1.5 s
Calculated
5.6s-1.0 s
Calculated
5.9s-0.6 s
Calculated
6.6s
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
13.2s-1.6 s
Calculated
13.8s-1.1 s
Calculated
14.1s-0.7 s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
248hp/t185kW/t113hp/1000 lb
Calculated
215hp/t160kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
195hp/t146kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
353Nm/t236lb-ft/ton
Calculated
307Nm/t205lb-ft/ton
Calculated
277Nm/t186lb-ft/ton
Calculated
227Nm/t152lb-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-R (Stage 3) 360 hpVolvo 850 Combi (LW) 2.3 T5-R (Stage 2) 312 hpVolvo 850 Combi (LW) 2.3 T5-R (Stage 1) 283 hpVolvo 850 Combi (LW) 2.3 T5-R 240 hpPowerTorque
  • Volvo 850 Combi (LW) 2.3 T5-R (Stage 3) 360 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volvo 850 Combi (LW) 2.3 T5-R (Stage 2) 312 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volvo 850 Combi (LW) 2.3 T5-R (Stage 1) 283 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volvo 850 Combi (LW) 2.3 T5-R 240 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Volvo850 Combi (LW)2.3 T5-R (Stage 3)360 hp5,600 rpm3,000 rpm5,850 rpm
Volvo850 Combi (LW)2.3 T5-R (Stage 2)312 hp5,600 rpm3,000 rpm5,850 rpm
Volvo850 Combi (LW)2.3 T5-R (Stage 1)283 hp5,600 rpm3,000 rpm5,850 rpm
Volvo850 Combi (LW)2.3 T5-R240 hp5,600 rpm3,000 rpm5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvo850 Combi (LW)2.3 T5-R (Stage 3)360 hpVolvo850 Combi (LW)2.3 T5-R (Stage 2)312 hpVolvo850 Combi (LW)2.3 T5-R (Stage 1)283 hpVolvo850 Combi (LW)2.3 T5-R240 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
5.6 s
5.9 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
5.9 s
6.2 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.8 s
17.1 s
19.0 s
23.8 s
Top speed
287 km/h
178 mph
275 km/h
171 mph
267 km/h
166 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.3 s
6.4 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.2 s
9.5 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.7 s
12.0 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
13.8 s
14.1 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
188 km/h
117 mph
178 km/h
111 mph
173 km/h
107 mph
162 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Volvo 850 Combi (LW) 2.3 T5-R (Stage 3) 360 hp has 120 hp more than Volvo 850 Combi (LW) 2.3 T5-R 240 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo 850 Combi (LW) 2.3 T5-R 240 hp and Volvo 850 Combi (LW) 2.3 T5-R (Stage 3) 360 hp: 120 hp (89 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-R (Stage 3) 360 hp and Volvo 850 Combi (LW) 2.3 T5-R 240 hp: 1.6 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Volvo 850 Combi (LW) 2.3 T5-R (Stage 2) 312 hp and Volvo 850 Combi (LW) 2.3 T5-R (Stage 1) 283 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-R (Stage 3)360 hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Volvo850 Combi (LW)2.3 T5-R (Stage 2)312 hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Volvo850 Combi (LW)2.3 T5-R (Stage 1)283 hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Volvo850 Combi (LW)2.3 T5-R240 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-R (Stage 3)360 hp
248 hp/t
185 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
Volvo850 Combi (LW)2.3 T5-R (Stage 2)312 hp
215 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
Volvo850 Combi (LW)2.3 T5-R (Stage 1)283 hp
195 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
Volvo850 Combi (LW)2.3 T5-R240 hp
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 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-R (Stage 3)360 hp
360 hp
268 kW
5.4 s
287 km/h
178 mph
Volvo850 Combi (LW)2.3 T5-R (Stage 2)312 hp
312 hp
233 kW
5.9 s
275 km/h
171 mph
Volvo850 Combi (LW)2.3 T5-R (Stage 1)283 hp
283 hp
211 kW
6.2 s
267 km/h
166 mph
Volvo850 Combi (LW)2.3 T5-R240 hp
240 hp
179 kW
6.9 s
245 km/h
152 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-R (Stage 3)360 hp
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
287 km/h
178 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-R (Stage 2)312 hp
Power
312 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
275 km/h
171 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-R (Stage 1)283 hp
Power
283 hp
211 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 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-R240 hp
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 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-R (Stage 3)360 hp
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
287 km/h
178 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Volvo850 Combi (LW)2.3 T5-R (Stage 2)312 hp
Power
312 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
275 km/h
171 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Volvo850 Combi (LW)2.3 T5-R (Stage 1)283 hp
Power
283 hp
211 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Volvo850 Combi (LW)2.3 T5-R240 hp
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

Volvo 850 Combi (LW) 2.3 T5-R (Stage 3) 360 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-R (Stage 3)360 hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
5.4 s
Volvo850 Combi (LW)2.3 T5-R (Stage 2)312 hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
5.9 s
Volvo850 Combi (LW)2.3 T5-R (Stage 1)283 hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
6.2 s
Volvo850 Combi (LW)2.3 T5-R240 hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
6.9 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-R (Stage 3)360 hp
248 hp/t
185 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Volvo850 Combi (LW)2.3 T5-R (Stage 2)312 hp
215 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Volvo850 Combi (LW)2.3 T5-R (Stage 1)283 hp
195 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Volvo850 Combi (LW)2.3 T5-R240 hp
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 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-R (Stage 3)360 hpVolvo850 Combi (LW)2.3 T5-R (Stage 2)312 hpVolvo850 Combi (LW)2.3 T5-R (Stage 1)283 hpVolvo850 Combi (LW)2.3 T5-R240 hp
Power
360 hp
268 kW
312 hp
233 kW
283 hp
211 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
512 Nm
377 lb-ft
446 Nm
329 lb-ft
403 Nm
297 lb-ft
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
5.9 s
6.2 s
6.9 s
Top speed
287 km/h
178 mph
275 km/h
171 mph
267 km/h
166 mph
245 km/h
152 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
248 hp/t
185 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
215 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
195 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 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-R (Stage 3) 360 hpVolvo 850 Combi (LW) 2.3 T5-R (Stage 2) 312 hpVolvo 850 Combi (LW) 2.3 T5-R (Stage 1) 283 hpVolvo 850 Combi (LW) 2.3 T5-R 240 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-R (Stage 3) 360 hp

  • Has 48 hp more
  • Has 66 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 33 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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