All Volvo modelsVolvo 850: generations and engines
The Volvo 850 was built from 1991 to 1997 in 2 generations, with 21 engine versions in our catalog (sedan, station wagon). Pick a generation to see its engines, horsepower and fuel economy.
Production years1991–1997
Generations2
Engine versions21
Power126–250 hp
Body stylesSedan, Station wagon
FuelGasoline, Diesel
Timeline
Volvo 850 generations
- 1991–1997
Volvo 850 (LS)
Engines below - 1991–1997
Specs
Volvo 850 engines
The manufacturer's figures for each engine version: horsepower, torque, 0–62 mph, top speed and combined fuel economy.
Volvo 850 (LS)1991–1997 · 10 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 (143 hp) | 1991–1997 | Gasoline | 143 hp (105 kW) | 149 mph (240 km/h) | |||
| 2.5 10V (140 hp) | 1991–1994 | Gasoline | 140 hp (103 kW) | 152 lb-ft (206 Nm) | 10.3 s | 126 mph (202 km/h) | |
| 2.5 10V (140 hp) Automatic | 1991–1994 | Gasoline | 140 hp (103 kW) | 152 lb-ft (206 Nm) | 11.1 s | 121 mph (194 km/h) | |
| 2.5 20V (170 hp) | 1991–1997 | Gasoline | 170 hp (125 kW) | 162 lb-ft (220 Nm) | 8.9 s | 134 mph (215 km/h) | |
| 2.0 20V Turbo (210 hp) | 1993–1997 | Gasoline | 210 hp (154 kW) | ||||
| 2.3 T5 (225 hp) | 1993–1997 | Gasoline | 225 hp (165 kW) | 221 lb-ft (300 Nm) | 7.4 s | 149 mph (240 km/h) | |
| 2.0 10V (126 hp) | 1994–1997 | Gasoline | 126 hp (93 kW) | 125 lb-ft (170 Nm) | 11.7 s | 121 mph (195 km/h) | |
| 2.5 10V (144 hp) | 1994–1997 | Gasoline | 144 hp (106 kW) | 152 lb-ft (206 Nm) | 10 s | 127 mph (205 km/h) | |
| 2.3 T5-R (250 hp) | 1995–1997 | Gasoline | 250 hp (184 kW) | 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) | 6.9 s | 155 mph (250 km/h) | |
| 2.5 TDI (140 hp) | 1995–1997 | Diesel | 140 hp (103 kW) | 214 lb-ft (290 Nm) | 9.9 s | 124 mph (200 km/h) |
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