Diesel, LPG and petrol · 1993–1997
Volvo 850
Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Volvo 850. By the official figures, the 1996 uses 11.2 L/100km: 25 mpg UK, 21 mpg US.
- Fuel use
- 11.2 L/100km
- 1996 official
- UK mpg
- 25 mpg
- US mpg
- 21 mpg
- Seats
- 7
What a 850 costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $32.93 per 100 km | $3,622 |
| Australia | $2.42/L petrol | $27.05 per 100 km | $3,002 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £31.43 per 100 miles | £2,200 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $20.73 per 100 miles | $2,798 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 1996 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 1995 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 1994 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 1993 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
Volvo 850 questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Volvo 850?
The 1996 Volvo 850 uses 11.2 L/100km by its official figures: 25 mpg in UK gallons and 21 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Volvo 850 cost to run a year?
At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $3,622 in New Zealand, $3,002 in Australia, £2,200 in United Kingdom, $2,798 in United States.
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