1997 Volvo 850
The 1997 Volvo 850 is listed in 8 versions in the EPA fuel economy database, with 2.3 L 5-cyl turbo, 2.4 L 5-cyl and 2.4 L 5-cyl turbo powertrains. Combined fuel economy ranges from 19 to 21 MPG (best: 11.2 L/100 km).
Model year1997
Versions8
ClassMidsize Cars, Midsize-Large Station Wagons
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Engines, transmissions & fuel economy
| Version | Powertrain | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | MPG city / hwy / comb | L/100 km (comb) | CO2 g/mi | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 850 | 2.3 L 5-cyl turbo | Automatic 4-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | 17 / 24 / 19 | 12.4 | 468 | Midsize Cars |
| 850 | 2.4 L 5-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | 18 / 26 / 21 | 11.2 | 423 | Midsize Cars |
| 850 | 2.4 L 5-cyl turbo | Automatic 4-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | 18 / 24 / 20 | 11.8 | 444 | Midsize Cars |
| 850 | 2.4 L 5-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | 18 / 26 / 21 | 11.2 | 423 | Midsize Cars |
| 850 Wagon | 2.3 L 5-cyl turbo | Automatic 4-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | 17 / 24 / 19 | 12.4 | 468 | Midsize-Large Station Wagons |
| 850 Wagon | 2.4 L 5-cyl turbo | Automatic 4-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | 18 / 24 / 20 | 11.8 | 444 | Midsize-Large Station Wagons |
| 850 Wagon | 2.4 L 5-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | 18 / 26 / 21 | 11.2 | 423 | Midsize-Large Station Wagons |
| 850 Wagon | 2.4 L 5-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | 18 / 26 / 21 | 11.2 | 423 | Midsize-Large Station Wagons |
Figures are EPA estimates for the U.S. market (U.S. gallons). Your mileage will vary. Transmissions: (S6) = 6-speed with manual select mode, (AV) = continuously variable, (AM) = automated manual.
Safety recalls
Check the NHTSA recall database for the 1997 Volvo 850.