
Volvo 850 (LS)
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Volvo 850 (LS)

Volvo 850 (LS)

Volvo 850 (LS)

Volvo 850 (LS)
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| Model | Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5 (Stage 3)337 hp | Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5 (Stage 2)292 hp | Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5 (Stage 1)265 hp | Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5225 hp |
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| 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 | 269 km/h 167 mph | 262 km/h 163 mph | 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 |
Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
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| Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5 (Stage 3)337 hp | 5,280 rpm | 2,000 rpm | 5,530 rpm |
| Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5 (Stage 2)292 hp | 5,280 rpm | 2,000 rpm | 5,530 rpm |
| Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5 (Stage 1)265 hp | 5,280 rpm | 2,000 rpm | 5,530 rpm |
| Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5225 hp | 5,280 rpm | 2,000 rpm | 5,530 rpm |
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5 (Stage 3)337 hp | Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5 (Stage 2)292 hp | Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5 (Stage 1)265 hp | Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5225 hp |
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| 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 |
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
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| Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5 (Stage 3)337 hp | 337 hp 252 kW |
| Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5 (Stage 2)292 hp | 292 hp 218 kW |
| Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5 (Stage 1)265 hp | 265 hp 198 kW |
| Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5225 hp | 225 hp 168 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).
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
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| Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5 (Stage 3)337 hp | 5.7 s |
| Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5 (Stage 2)292 hp | 6.3 s |
| Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5 (Stage 1)265 hp | 6.7 s |
| Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5225 hp | 7.4 s |
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.
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
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| 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 |
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
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| 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 |
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
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| Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5 (Stage 3)337 hp | 777 km 483 mi |
| Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5 (Stage 2)292 hp | 777 km 483 mi |
| Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5 (Stage 1)265 hp | 777 km 483 mi |
| Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5225 hp | 777 km 483 mi |
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
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| 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 |
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5 (Stage 3)337 hp |
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| Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5 (Stage 2)292 hp |
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Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| 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 | ||||||
Volvo 850 (LS) 2.3 T5 (Stage 3) 337 hp is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.
Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
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| 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 |
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
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| 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 |
| Vehicle | Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5 (Stage 3)337 hp | Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5 (Stage 2)292 hp | Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5 (Stage 1)265 hp | Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5225 hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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 |
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| Vehicle | Volvo 850 (LS) 2.3 T5 (Stage 3) 337 hp | Volvo 850 (LS) 2.3 T5 (Stage 2) 292 hp | Volvo 850 (LS) 2.3 T5 (Stage 1) 265 hp | Volvo 850 (LS) 2.3 T5 225 hp |
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| Consumption | 9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK | 9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK | 9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK | 9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 16.45 LC100 km | 16.45 LC100 km | 16.45 LC100 km | 16.45 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 26.47 LC100 mi | 26.47 LC100 mi | 26.47 LC100 mi | 26.47 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal | 1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal | 1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal | 1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,468 LC/year | 2,468 LC/year | 2,468 LC/year | 2,468 LC/year |
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