1997 Volvo 850 fuel economy
The EPA lists 8 versions of the 1997 Volvo 850. Combined fuel economy ranges from 19 to 21 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 18 city / 26 highway.
At a glance
- Combined
- 19 to 21 MPG depending on version
- City and highway
- 18 and 26 most efficient version
- Yearly fuel cost
- $3,900 EPA estimate, most efficient version
Source: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov
Every version the EPA tested
| Version | Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 850 Automatic 4-spd | 5-cyl 2.4L | Front-Wheel Drive | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG | $3,900 |
| 850 Manual 5-spd | 5-cyl 2.4L | Front-Wheel Drive | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG | $3,900 |
| 850 Wagon Automatic 4-spd | 5-cyl 2.4L | Front-Wheel Drive | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG | $3,900 |
| 850 Wagon Manual 5-spd | 5-cyl 2.4L | Front-Wheel Drive | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG | $3,900 |
| 850 Automatic 4-spd | 5-cyl 2.4L | Front-Wheel Drive | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG | $4,100 |
| 850 Wagon Automatic 4-spd | 5-cyl 2.4L | Front-Wheel Drive | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG | $4,100 |
| 850 Automatic 4-spd | 5-cyl 2.3L | Front-Wheel Drive | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG | $4,350 |
| 850 Wagon Automatic 4-spd | 5-cyl 2.3L | Front-Wheel Drive | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG | $4,350 |
At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $3,900 per year in fuel, versus $4,350 for the least efficient.