Volvo 850 (1992 – 1997) vs Lancia Thema (1992 – 1995): specs compared
The Volvo 850 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 226 hp against 205 hp. The Lancia Thema is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.2 s against 7.4 s. The Volvo 850 has the higher top speed: 240 km/h against 230 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 6.6 L/100 km against 7.2 L/100 km. The Lancia Thema is the lighter car, from 1,201 kg against 1,326 kg. At 4,660 mm, the Volvo 850 is 60 mm longer than the Lancia Thema.
| Specification |
Volvo
850
1992 – 1997
|
Lancia
Thema
1992 – 1995
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | Italy |
| Documented years | 1992 – 1997 | 1992 – 1995 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 7 | 5 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 126 – 226 hp | 116 – 205 hp |
| Torque | 170 – 300 Nm | 162 – 304 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.4 – 11.7 s | 7.2 – 11.5 s |
| Top speed | 195 – 240 km/h | 192 – 230 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.6 – 10.8 L/100 km | 7.2 – 10.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,660 mm | 4,600 mm |
| Width | 1,759 mm | 1,750 mm |
| Height | 1,400 mm | 1,430 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,659 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,326 – 1,431 kg | 1,201 – 1,326 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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