Volvo 850 (1992 – 1997) vs Saab 9000 (1991 – 1998): specs compared
Both offer around 226 hp at most. The Saab 9000 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.9 s against 7.4 s. The Volvo 850 uses less fuel, from 6.6 L/100 km against 9.0 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,326 kg against 1,365 kg. At 4,760 mm, the Saab 9000 is 100 mm longer than the Volvo 850.
| Specification |
Volvo
850
1992 – 1997
|
Saab
9000
1991 – 1998
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | Sweden |
| Documented years | 1992 – 1997 | 1991 – 1998 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 7 | 13 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 126 – 226 hp | 131 – 224 hp |
| Torque | 170 – 300 Nm | 177 – 342 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.4 – 11.7 s | 6.9 – 11.5 s |
| Top speed | 195 – 240 km/h | 200 – 240 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.6 – 10.8 L/100 km | 9.0 – 11.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,660 mm | 4,760 mm |
| Width | 1,759 mm | 1,781 mm |
| Height | 1,400 mm | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,670 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,326 – 1,431 kg | 1,365 – 1,480 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.