850 Fuel consumption

Steve Hogg · Oct 9th, 2004, 20:22

Hi,

I am thinking of changing my 760GLE Estate (1989 V6) for a more economical Volvo, what sort of consumption figures could I expect from an 850 Estate and what engine spec would you recommend. The car will be used mainly for short journeys transporting 4 golden retrievers with the occasional long journey towing (probably at around the maximum towing capacity).

I look forward to your comments.

Steve

Oct 9th, 2004, 22:08

My 850 GLT gets around 18 - 20 to the gallon around town and around 27 - 29 on a long motorway run. It's a 2 litre 20 valve.

Surprisingly, my T5 fares a little better. The biggest surprise was that I got over 21 around town!

GET A T5.The consumption is no worse. Oh, and it's fun!

Regards

Andy

cootuk · Oct 9th, 2004, 22:57

850 2.5l 10v.....about 23 round town, low 30s on motorway.
If you're towing a lot the 10v has lots of low down grunt, but the fuel consumption isn't any better than a well driven T5. The T5 would be loads more fun too.
How about a diesel though?

Oct 9th, 2004, 20:22	#1
Steve Hogg Member Last Online: Jul 8th, 2018 10:38 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Taillebourg	850 Fuel consumption Hi, I am thinking of changing my 760GLE Estate (1989 V6) for a more economical Volvo, what sort of consumption figures could I expect from an 850 Estate and what engine spec would you recommend. The car will be used mainly for short journeys transporting 4 golden retrievers with the occasional long journey towing (probably at around the maximum towing capacity). I look forward to your comments. Steve

Oct 9th, 2004, 22:08	#2
mraldonnelly Guest Location:	RE: 850 Fuel consumption My 850 GLT gets around 18 - 20 to the gallon around town and around 27 - 29 on a long motorway run. It's a 2 litre 20 valve. Surprisingly, my T5 fares a little better. The biggest surprise was that I got over 21 around town! GET A T5.The consumption is no worse. Oh, and it's fun! Regards Andy

Oct 9th, 2004, 22:57	#3
cootuk Premier Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2013 20:52 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: bradford	RE: 850 Fuel consumption 850 2.5l 10v.....about 23 round town, low 30s on motorway. If you're towing a lot the 10v has lots of low down grunt, but the fuel consumption isn't any better than a well driven T5. The T5 would be loads more fun too. How about a diesel though?

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