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

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

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Volvo 850 (LS)

2.3 T5 (Stage 3)

337 hp2319 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan1993-1997
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Volvo 850 (LS)

2.3 T5 (Stage 2)

292 hp2319 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan1993-1997
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Volvo 850 (LS)

2.3 T5 (Stage 1)

265 hp2319 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan1993-1997
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Volvo 850 (LS)

2.3 T5

225 hp2319 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan1993-1997

Comparison overview

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Volvo 850 (LS) 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
    1,399 kg
    3,084 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    241 hp/t
    180 kW/t
    4.1 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
    445 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvo850 (LS)2.3 T5 (Stage 3)337 hpVolvo850 (LS)2.3 T5 (Stage 2)292 hpVolvo850 (LS)2.3 T5 (Stage 1)265 hpVolvo850 (LS)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
1,399kg3,084lb
1,399kg3,084lb
1,399kg3,084lb
1,399kg3,084lb
Gross weight
1,870kg4,123lb
1,870kg4,123lb
1,870kg4,123lb
1,870kg4,123lb
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
+31 km/h
269 km/h
167 mph
+19 km/h
262 km/h
163 mph
+12 km/h
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
56.9s99% target: 278 km/h / 173 mph-13.9 s
Calculated
61.7s99% target: 266 km/h / 165 mph-9.1 s
Calculated
65.1s99% target: 259 km/h / 161 mph-5.7 s
Calculated
70.8s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 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
15.9s-8.2 s
Calculated
18.3s-5.7 s
Calculated
20.2s-3.9 s
Calculated
24.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s-1.6 s
Calculated
6.0s-1.1 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
14.1s-1.1 s
Calculated
14.5s-0.7 s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
241hp/t180kW/t109hp/1000 lb
Calculated
209hp/t156kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
190hp/t142kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
332Nm/t222lb-ft/ton
Calculated
289Nm/t194lb-ft/ton
Calculated
262Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
214Nm/t143lb-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
4,660mm183in
4,660mm183in
4,660mm183in
4,660mm183in
Width
1,760mm69in
1,760mm69in
1,760mm69in
1,760mm69in
Height
1,400mm55in
1,400mm55in
1,400mm55in
1,400mm55in
Wheelbase
2,665mm105in
2,665mm105in
2,665mm105in
2,665mm105in
Front track
1,520mm60in
1,520mm60in
1,520mm60in
1,520mm60in
Rear track
1,470mm58in
1,470mm58in
1,470mm58in
1,470mm58in
Trunk volume
445L
445L
445L
445L
Doors
4
4
4
4
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 (LS) 2.3 T5 (Stage 3) 337 hpVolvo 850 (LS) 2.3 T5 (Stage 2) 292 hpVolvo 850 (LS) 2.3 T5 (Stage 1) 265 hpVolvo 850 (LS) 2.3 T5 225 hpPowerTorque
  • Volvo 850 (LS) 2.3 T5 (Stage 3) 337 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volvo 850 (LS) 2.3 T5 (Stage 2) 292 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volvo 850 (LS) 2.3 T5 (Stage 1) 265 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volvo 850 (LS) 2.3 T5 225 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5 (Stage 3)337 hp5,280 rpm2,000 rpm5,530 rpm
Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5 (Stage 2)292 hp5,280 rpm2,000 rpm5,530 rpm
Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5 (Stage 1)265 hp5,280 rpm2,000 rpm5,530 rpm
Volvo850 (LS)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 (LS)2.3 T5 (Stage 3)337 hpVolvo850 (LS)2.3 T5 (Stage 2)292 hpVolvo850 (LS)2.3 T5 (Stage 1)265 hpVolvo850 (LS)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
15.9 s
18.3 s
20.2 s
24.1 s
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
269 km/h
167 mph
262 km/h
163 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.5 s
6.7 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.5 s
9.8 s
10.2 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
14.1 s
14.5 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
184 km/h
114 mph
175 km/h
109 mph
170 km/h
105 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

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

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

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5 (Stage 3)337 hp
465 Nm
343 lb-ft
Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5 (Stage 2)292 hp
405 Nm
299 lb-ft
Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5 (Stage 1)265 hp
366 Nm
270 lb-ft
Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5225 hp
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5 (Stage 3)337 hp
1,399 kg
3,084 lb
Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5 (Stage 2)292 hp
1,399 kg
3,084 lb
Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5 (Stage 1)265 hp
1,399 kg
3,084 lb
Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5225 hp
1,399 kg
3,084 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5 (Stage 3)337 hp
281 km/h
175 mph
Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5 (Stage 2)292 hp
269 km/h
167 mph
Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5 (Stage 1)265 hp
262 km/h
163 mph
Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5225 hp
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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 (LS) 2.3 T5 (Stage 3) 337 hp and Volvo 850 (LS) 2.3 T5 225 hp: 1.7 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Volvo 850 (LS) 2.3 T5 (Stage 2) 292 hp and Volvo 850 (LS) 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 (LS)2.3 T5 (Stage 3)337 hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5 (Stage 2)292 hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5 (Stage 1)265 hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Volvo850 (LS)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 (LS)2.3 T5 (Stage 3)337 hp
241 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5 (Stage 2)292 hp
209 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5 (Stage 1)265 hp
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5225 hp
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 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 (LS)2.3 T5 (Stage 3)337 hp
337 hp
252 kW
5.7 s
281 km/h
175 mph
Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5 (Stage 2)292 hp
292 hp
218 kW
6.3 s
269 km/h
167 mph
Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5 (Stage 1)265 hp
265 hp
198 kW
6.7 s
262 km/h
163 mph
Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5225 hp
225 hp
168 kW
7.4 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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 (LS)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
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,660 mm
183.5 in
Height
1,400 mm
55.1 in
Volvo850 (LS)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
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,660 mm
183.5 in
Height
1,400 mm
55.1 in
Volvo850 (LS)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
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,660 mm
183.5 in
Height
1,400 mm
55.1 in
Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5225 hp
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,660 mm
183.5 in
Height
1,400 mm
55.1 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 (LS)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 (LS)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 (LS)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 (LS)2.3 T5225 hp
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

Volvo 850 (LS) 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 (LS)2.3 T5 (Stage 3)337 hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
5.7 s
Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5 (Stage 2)292 hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
6.3 s
Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5 (Stage 1)265 hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
6.7 s
Volvo850 (LS)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 (LS)2.3 T5 (Stage 3)337 hp
241 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5 (Stage 2)292 hp
209 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5 (Stage 1)265 hp
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5225 hp
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvo850 (LS)2.3 T5 (Stage 3)337 hpVolvo850 (LS)2.3 T5 (Stage 2)292 hpVolvo850 (LS)2.3 T5 (Stage 1)265 hpVolvo850 (LS)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
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,399 kg
3,084 lb
1,399 kg
3,084 lb
1,399 kg
3,084 lb
1,399 kg
3,084 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
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,660 mm
183.5 in
Height
1,400 mm
55.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,660 mm
183.5 in
Height
1,400 mm
55.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,660 mm
183.5 in
Height
1,400 mm
55.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,660 mm
183.5 in
Height
1,400 mm
55.1 in
Range score
777 km
483 mi
777 km
483 mi
777 km
483 mi
777 km
483 mi
Trunk score
445 L
15.7 cu ft
445 L
15.7 cu ft
445 L
15.7 cu ft
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
241 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
209 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 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 (LS) 2.3 T5 (Stage 3) 337 hpVolvo 850 (LS) 2.3 T5 (Stage 2) 292 hpVolvo 850 (LS) 2.3 T5 (Stage 1) 265 hpVolvo 850 (LS) 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 (LS) 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 32 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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