Saab 9000 (1994 – 1997) vs Volvo 850 (1994 – 1996): specs compared
The Volvo 850 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 241 hp against 211 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.9 s against 7.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 245 km/h against 235 km/h. The Saab 9000 uses less fuel, from 9.2 L/100 km against 9.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,345 kg against 1,441 kg. At 4,790 mm, the Saab 9000 is 119 mm longer than the Volvo 850.
| Specification |
Saab
9000
1994 – 1997
|
Volvo
850
1994 – 1996
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | Sweden |
| Documented years | 1994 – 1997 | 1994 – 1996 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 11 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 131 – 211 hp | 241 hp |
| Torque | 177 – 323 Nm | 330 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.5 – 12.0 s | 6.9 s |
| Top speed | 200 – 235 km/h | 245 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.2 – 11.7 L/100 km | 9.7 – 10.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,790 mm | 4,671 mm |
| Width | 1,781 mm | 1,760 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,410 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,670 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,345 – 1,475 kg | 1,441 – 1,472 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.