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Volvo 850 Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1991–1997) — First Generation

The first-generation Volvo 850 offers Sedan and Estate 5-door bodies, giving you a choice between a separate boot and a more flexible load area. Your powertrain choice also shapes its everyday character.

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Volvo 850 Engines and Transmissions

Among Volvo 850 engine options, the diesel 2.5 MT Sedan combines front-wheel drive with manual gear control, while the diesel 2.5 AT Sedan offers automatic convenience in traffic. Another example, the gasoline 2.4 AT Estate 5-door, pairs an automatic transmission with all-wheel drive, which can help you pull away on slippery surfaces. These are selected combinations within the generation’s broader range.

Sedan — Volvo 850 Engines and Transmissions

Sedan Volvo 850 Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
2.0 MTGasoline1948 cm³143 hp105 kW183 N⋅mManualFWD
2.0 MTGasoline1984 cm³126 hp93 kW170 N⋅mManualFWD
2.0 MTGasoline1984 cm³210 hp154 kW310 N⋅mManualFWD
2.3 MTGasoline2319 cm³225 hp165 kW300 N⋅mManualFWD
2.3 MTGasoline2319 cm³240 hp177 kW330 N⋅mManualFWD
2.3 ATGasoline2319 cm³240 hp177 kW330 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
2.3 MTGasoline2319 cm³250 hp184 kW350 N⋅mManualFWD
2.3 ATGasoline2319 cm³250 hp184 kW350 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
2.4 MTGasoline2435 cm³140 hp103 kW206 N⋅mManualFWD
2.4 ATGasoline2435 cm³140 hp103 kW206 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
2.4 MTGasoline2435 cm³144 hp106 kW206 N⋅mManualFWD
2.4 ATGasoline2435 cm³144 hp106 kW206 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
2.4 MTGasoline2435 cm³170 hp125 kW220 N⋅mManualFWD
2.4 MTGasoline2435 cm³193 hp142 kW270 N⋅mManualFWD
2.4 ATGasoline2435 cm³193 hp142 kW270 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
2.5 MTDiesel2461 cm³140 hp103 kW290 N⋅mManualFWD
2.5 ATDiesel2461 cm³140 hp103 kW290 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
2.0 ATGasoline1984 cm³126 hp93 kW170 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
2.3 ATGasoline2319 cm³225 hp165 kW300 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
2.4 ATGasoline2435 cm³170 hp125 kW220 N⋅mAutomaticFWD

Estate 5-door — Volvo 850 Engines and Transmissions

Estate 5-door Volvo 850 Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
2.0 MTGasoline1948 cm³143 hp105 kW183 N⋅mManualFWD
2.0 ATGasoline1948 cm³143 hp105 kW183 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
2.0 MTGasoline1984 cm³126 hp93 kW170 N⋅mManualFWD
2.0 ATGasoline1984 cm³126 hp93 kW170 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
2.0 MTGasoline1984 cm³210 hp154 kW310 N⋅mManualFWD
2.3 ATGasoline2319 cm³225 hp165 kW300 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
2.3 MTGasoline2319 cm³225 hp165 kW300 N⋅mManualFWD
2.3 MTGasoline2319 cm³240 hp177 kW330 N⋅mManualFWD
2.3 ATGasoline2319 cm³240 hp177 kW330 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
2.3 MTGasoline2319 cm³250 hp184 kW350 N⋅mManualFWD
2.4 MTGasoline2435 cm³140 hp103 kW206 N⋅mManualFWD
2.4 ATGasoline2435 cm³140 hp103 kW206 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
2.4 MTGasoline2435 cm³144 hp106 kW206 N⋅mManualFWD
2.4 ATGasoline2435 cm³144 hp106 kW206 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
2.4 MTGasoline2435 cm³170 hp125 kW220 N⋅mManualFWD
2.4 ATGasoline2435 cm³170 hp125 kW220 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
2.4 ATGasoline2435 cm³193 hp142 kW270 N⋅mAutomaticAWD
2.5 MTDiesel2461 cm³140 hp103 kW290 N⋅mManualFWD
2.5 ATDiesel2461 cm³140 hp103 kW290 N⋅mAutomaticFWD

Volvo 850 Dimensions

Sedan — Volvo 850 Dimensions

Sedan Volvo 850 Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightMax weightGround clearance, minimum
2.0 MT4660 mm1761 mm1415 mm2665 mm1365 kg1840 kg127 mm
2.0 MT4660 mm1761 mm1415 mm2665 mm1365 kg1840 kg110 mm
2.0 MT4660 mm1761 mm1415 mm2665 mm1472 kg1870 kg127 mm
2.3 MT4660 mm1761 mm1415 mm2665 mm1399 kg1870 kg110 mm
2.3 MT4660 mm1761 mm1415 mm2665 mm1441 kg1910 kg110 mm
2.3 AT4660 mm1761 mm1415 mm2665 mm1490 kg1910 kg110 mm
2.3 MT4660 mm1761 mm1415 mm2665 mm1490 kg1910 kg110 mm
2.3 AT4660 mm1761 mm1415 mm2665 mm1472 kg1910 kg110 mm
2.4 MT4660 mm1761 mm1415 mm2665 mm1330 kg1820 kg110 mm
2.4 AT4660 mm1761 mm1415 mm2665 mm1330 kg1820 kg110 mm
2.4 MT4660 mm1761 mm1415 mm2665 mm1365 kg1840 kg110 mm
2.4 AT4660 mm1761 mm1415 mm2665 mm1365 kg1840 kg110 mm
2.4 MT4660 mm1761 mm1415 mm2665 mm1375 kg1840 kg110 mm
2.4 MT4660 mm1761 mm1415 mm2665 mm1382 kg1910 kg110 mm
2.4 AT4660 mm1761 mm1415 mm2665 mm1405 kg1930 kg110 mm
2.5 MT4660 mm1761 mm1415 mm2665 mm1457 kg1960 kg110 mm
2.5 AT4660 mm1761 mm1415 mm2665 mm1457 kg1960 kg110 mm
2.0 AT4660 mm1761 mm1415 mm2665 mm1365 kg1840 kg110 mm
2.3 AT4660 mm1761 mm1415 mm2665 mm1399 kg1870 kg110 mm
2.4 AT4660 mm1761 mm1415 mm2665 mm1375 kg1840 kg110 mm

Estate 5-door — Volvo 850 Dimensions

Estate 5-door Volvo 850 Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightMax weightGround clearance, minimum
2.0 MT4709 mm1761 mm1415 mm2670 mm1389 kg1970 kg127 mm
2.0 AT4709 mm1761 mm1415 mm2670 mm1389 kg1970 kg127 mm
2.0 MT4709 mm1761 mm1415 mm2670 mm1412 kg1970 kg110 mm
2.0 AT4709 mm1761 mm1415 mm2670 mm1412 kg1970 kg110 mm
2.0 MT4709 mm1761 mm1415 mm2670 mm1448 kg1970 kg127 mm
2.3 AT4709 mm1761 mm1415 mm2670 mm1451 kg1970 kg110 mm
2.3 MT4709 mm1761 mm1415 mm2670 mm1451 kg1970 kg110 mm
2.3 MT4709 mm1761 mm1415 mm2670 mm1451 kg1970 kg110 mm
2.3 AT4709 mm1761 mm1415 mm2670 mm1451 kg1970 kg110 mm
2.3 MT4709 mm1761 mm1415 mm2670 mm1490 kg2000 kg110 mm
2.4 MT4709 mm1761 mm1415 mm2670 mm1400 kg1925 kg110 mm
2.4 AT4709 mm1761 mm1415 mm2670 mm1400 kg1925 kg110 mm
2.4 MT4709 mm1761 mm1415 mm2670 mm1423 kg1970 kg110 mm
2.4 AT4709 mm1761 mm1415 mm2670 mm1423 kg1970 kg110 mm
2.4 MT4709 mm1761 mm1415 mm2670 mm1423 kg1970 kg110 mm
2.4 AT4709 mm1761 mm1415 mm2670 mm1423 kg1970 kg110 mm
2.4 AT4709 mm1761 mm1415 mm2670 mm1421 kg1970 kg127 mm
2.5 MT4709 mm1761 mm1415 mm2670 mm1499 kg2000 kg110 mm
2.5 AT4709 mm1761 mm1415 mm2670 mm1499 kg2000 kg110 mm

Volvo 850 Cargo Space

Sedan — Volvo 850 Cargo Space

Sedan Volvo 850 Cargo Space
ModificationTrunk volume min
2.0 MT445 l
2.0 MT445 l
2.0 MT445 l
2.3 MT445 l
2.3 MT445 l
2.3 AT445 l
2.3 MT445 l
2.3 AT445 l
2.4 MT445 l
2.4 AT445 l
2.4 MT445 l
2.4 AT445 l
2.4 MT445 l
2.4 MT445 l
2.4 AT445 l
2.5 MT445 l
2.5 AT445 l
2.0 AT445 l
2.3 AT445 l
2.4 AT445 l

Estate 5-door — Volvo 850 Cargo Space

Estate 5-door Volvo 850 Cargo Space
ModificationTrunk volume minTrunk volume max
2.0 MT420 l1580 l
2.0 AT420 l1580 l
2.0 MT420 l1580 l
2.0 AT420 l1580 l
2.0 MT420 l1580 l
2.3 AT420 l1580 l
2.3 MT420 l1580 l
2.3 MT420 l1580 l
2.3 AT420 l1580 l
2.3 MT420 l1580 l
2.4 MT420 l1580 l
2.4 AT420 l1580 l
2.4 MT420 l1580 l
2.4 AT420 l1580 l
2.4 MT420 l1580 l
2.4 AT420 l1580 l
2.4 AT420 l1580 l
2.5 MT420 l1580 l
2.5 AT420 l1580 l