Car comparison

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

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

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Volvo 850 (LS)

2.3 T5-R

250 hp2319 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan1995-1997

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volvo 850 (LS) 2.3 T5-R (Stage 3) 375 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    292 km/h
    181 mph
  • Most powerful
    375 hp
    280 kW
  • Highest torque
    543 Nm
    400 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,490 kg
    3,285 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    252 hp/t
    188 kW/t
    4.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.7 L/100 km
    24.2 mpg US
    29.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    753 km
    468 mi
  • Largest trunk
    445 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    76/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvo850 (LS)2.3 T5-R (Stage 3)375 hpVolvo850 (LS)2.3 T5-R (Stage 2)325 hpVolvo850 (LS)2.3 T5-R (Stage 1)295 hpVolvo850 (LS)2.3 T5-R250 hp
Power
375hp280kW+125 hp
325hp242kW+75 hp
295hp220kW+45 hp
250hp186kW
Torque
543Nm400lb-ft+193 Nm
473Nm348lb-ft+123 Nm
427Nm315lb-ft+77 Nm
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,490kg3,285lb
1,490kg3,285lb
1,490kg3,285lb
1,490kg3,285lb
Gross weight
1,910kg4,211lb
1,910kg4,211lb
1,910kg4,211lb
1,910kg4,211lb
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
+32 km/h
280 km/h
174 mph
+20 km/h
273 km/h
170 mph
+13 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
55.0s99% target: 289 km/h / 180 mph-14.2 s
Calculated
60.0s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph-9.1 s
Calculated
63.6s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-5.6 s
Calculated
69.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 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
14.3s-7.1 s
Calculated
16.5s-4.9 s
Calculated
18.1s-3.3 s
Calculated
21.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s-1.5 s
Calculated
5.6s-1.0 s
Calculated
6.0s-0.6 s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s-1.6 s
Calculated
13.7s-1.1 s
Calculated
14.1s-0.7 s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
252hp/t188kW/t114hp/1000 lb
Calculated
218hp/t163kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
198hp/t148kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
168hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
364Nm/t244lb-ft/ton
Calculated
317Nm/t212lb-ft/ton
Calculated
287Nm/t192lb-ft/ton
Calculated
235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
753km468mi
Calculated
753km468mi
Calculated
753km468mi
Calculated
753km468mi
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

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

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

Volvo 850 (LS) 2.3 T5-R (Stage 3) 375 hpVolvo 850 (LS) 2.3 T5-R (Stage 2) 325 hpVolvo 850 (LS) 2.3 T5-R (Stage 1) 295 hpVolvo 850 (LS) 2.3 T5-R 250 hpPowerTorque
  • Volvo 850 (LS) 2.3 T5-R (Stage 3) 375 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volvo 850 (LS) 2.3 T5-R (Stage 2) 325 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volvo 850 (LS) 2.3 T5-R (Stage 1) 295 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volvo 850 (LS) 2.3 T5-R 250 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5-R (Stage 3)375 hp6,000 rpm2,400 rpm6,250 rpm
Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5-R (Stage 2)325 hp6,000 rpm2,400 rpm6,250 rpm
Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5-R (Stage 1)295 hp6,000 rpm2,400 rpm6,250 rpm
Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5-R250 hp6,000 rpm2,400 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvo850 (LS)2.3 T5-R (Stage 3)375 hpVolvo850 (LS)2.3 T5-R (Stage 2)325 hpVolvo850 (LS)2.3 T5-R (Stage 1)295 hpVolvo850 (LS)2.3 T5-R250 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
5.6 s
6.0 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
14.3 s
16.5 s
18.1 s
21.4 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
280 km/h
174 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.3 s
6.5 s
6.8 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
13.1 s
13.7 s
14.1 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
190 km/h
118 mph
181 km/h
113 mph
175 km/h
109 mph
166 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5-R (Stage 3)375 hp
375 hp
280 kW
Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5-R (Stage 2)325 hp
325 hp
242 kW
Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5-R (Stage 1)295 hp
295 hp
220 kW
Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5-R250 hp
250 hp
186 kW

Volvo 850 (LS) 2.3 T5-R (Stage 3) 375 hp has 125 hp more than Volvo 850 (LS) 2.3 T5-R 250 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo 850 (LS) 2.3 T5-R 250 hp and Volvo 850 (LS) 2.3 T5-R (Stage 3) 375 hp: 125 hp (93 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5-R (Stage 3)375 hp
543 Nm
400 lb-ft
Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5-R (Stage 2)325 hp
473 Nm
348 lb-ft
Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5-R (Stage 1)295 hp
427 Nm
315 lb-ft
Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5-R250 hp
350 Nm
258 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-R (Stage 3)375 hp
1,490 kg
3,285 lb
Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5-R (Stage 2)325 hp
1,490 kg
3,285 lb
Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5-R (Stage 1)295 hp
1,490 kg
3,285 lb
Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5-R250 hp
1,490 kg
3,285 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-R (Stage 3)375 hp
292 km/h
181 mph
Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5-R (Stage 2)325 hp
280 km/h
174 mph
Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5-R (Stage 1)295 hp
273 km/h
170 mph
Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5-R250 hp
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5-R (Stage 3)375 hp5.4 s
Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5-R (Stage 2)325 hp5.9 s
Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5-R (Stage 1)295 hp6.2 s
Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5-R250 hp6.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo 850 (LS) 2.3 T5-R (Stage 3) 375 hp and Volvo 850 (LS) 2.3 T5-R 250 hp: 1.6 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Volvo 850 (LS) 2.3 T5-R (Stage 2) 325 hp and Volvo 850 (LS) 2.3 T5-R (Stage 1) 295 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-R (Stage 3)375 hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5-R (Stage 2)325 hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5-R (Stage 1)295 hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5-R250 hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 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-R (Stage 3)375 hp
252 hp/t
188 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5-R (Stage 2)325 hp
218 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5-R (Stage 1)295 hp
198 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5-R250 hp
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5-R (Stage 3)375 hp
753 km
468 mi
Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5-R (Stage 2)325 hp
753 km
468 mi
Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5-R (Stage 1)295 hp
753 km
468 mi
Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5-R250 hp
753 km
468 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5-R (Stage 3)375 hp
375 hp
280 kW
5.4 s
292 km/h
181 mph
Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5-R (Stage 2)325 hp
325 hp
242 kW
5.9 s
280 km/h
174 mph
Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5-R (Stage 1)295 hp
295 hp
220 kW
6.2 s
273 km/h
170 mph
Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5-R250 hp
250 hp
186 kW
6.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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-R (Stage 3)375 hp
Power
375 hp
280 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 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-R (Stage 2)325 hp
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 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-R (Stage 1)295 hp
Power
295 hp
220 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 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-R250 hp
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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-R (Stage 3)375 hp
Power
375 hp
280 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5-R (Stage 2)325 hp
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5-R (Stage 1)295 hp
Power
295 hp
220 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5-R250 hp
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

Volvo 850 (LS) 2.3 T5-R (Stage 3) 375 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-R (Stage 3)375 hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
5.4 s
Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5-R (Stage 2)325 hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
5.9 s
Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5-R (Stage 1)295 hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
6.2 s
Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5-R250 hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 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 (LS)2.3 T5-R (Stage 3)375 hp
252 hp/t
188 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5-R (Stage 2)325 hp
218 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5-R (Stage 1)295 hp
198 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
Volvo850 (LS)2.3 T5-R250 hp
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvo850 (LS)2.3 T5-R (Stage 3)375 hpVolvo850 (LS)2.3 T5-R (Stage 2)325 hpVolvo850 (LS)2.3 T5-R (Stage 1)295 hpVolvo850 (LS)2.3 T5-R250 hp
Power
375 hp
280 kW
325 hp
242 kW
295 hp
220 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
543 Nm
400 lb-ft
473 Nm
348 lb-ft
427 Nm
315 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
5.9 s
6.2 s
6.9 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
280 km/h
174 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,490 kg
3,285 lb
1,490 kg
3,285 lb
1,490 kg
3,285 lb
1,490 kg
3,285 lb
Fuel consumption
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 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
753 km
468 mi
753 km
468 mi
753 km
468 mi
753 km
468 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
252 hp/t
188 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
218 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
198 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo 850 (LS) 2.3 T5-R (Stage 3) 375 hpVolvo 850 (LS) 2.3 T5-R (Stage 2) 325 hpVolvo 850 (LS) 2.3 T5-R (Stage 1) 295 hpVolvo 850 (LS) 2.3 T5-R 250 hp
Consumption9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.97 LC100 km16.97 LC100 km16.97 LC100 km16.97 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.32 LC100 mi27.32 LC100 mi27.32 LC100 mi27.32 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,546 LC/year2,546 LC/year2,546 LC/year2,546 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo 850 (LS) 2.3 T5-R (Stage 3) 375 hp

  • Has 50 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 34 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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