Volvo 850 (1992 – 1997) vs Renault Safrane (1992 – 1996): specs compared
The Renault Safrane is the more powerful of the two, with up to 268 hp against 226 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.2 s against 7.4 s. It has the higher top speed: 250 km/h against 240 km/h. The Volvo 850 uses less fuel, from 6.6 L/100 km against 6.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,326 kg against 1,349 kg. At 4,729 mm, the Renault Safrane is 69 mm longer than the Volvo 850.
| Specification |
Volvo
850
1992 – 1997
|
Renault
Safrane
1992 – 1996
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | France |
| Documented years | 1992 – 1997 | 1992 – 1996 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 7 | 8 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 126 – 226 hp | 90 – 268 hp |
| Torque | 170 – 300 Nm | 155 – 365 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.4 – 11.7 s | 7.2 – 14.9 s |
| Top speed | 195 – 240 km/h | 177 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.6 – 10.8 L/100 km | 6.9 – 11.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,660 mm | 4,729 mm |
| Width | 1,759 mm | 1,821 mm |
| Height | 1,400 mm | 1,440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,761 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,326 – 1,431 kg | 1,349 – 1,724 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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