Volvo 850 Series MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Volvo 850 Series model year from 1993 to 1997 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the 850 Series has been offered with 2.4L 5-cyl, 2.3L 5-cyl engines; every rated year lands at 21 MPG combined. Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
Volvo 850 Series fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 19–21 MPG | 2.4L 5-cyl, 2.3L 5-cyl | — | — |
| 1996 | 19–21 MPG | 2.4L 5-cyl, 2.3L 5-cyl | — | — |
| 1995 | 19–21 MPG | 2.4L 5-cyl, 2.3L 5-cyl | — | — |
| 1994 | 19–21 MPG | 2.4L 5-cyl, 2.3L 5-cyl | — | — |
| 1993 | 21 MPG | 2.4L 5-cyl | — | — |
1997 Volvo 850 Series: engines & MPG
The 1997 850 Series was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.4L 5-cyl, 2.3L 5-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 850 | 2.4L 5-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| 850 | 2.4L 5-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| 850 | 2.4L 5-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| 850 | 2.3L 5-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
1996 Volvo 850 Series: engines & MPG
The 1996 850 Series was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.4L 5-cyl, 2.3L 5-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 850 | 2.4L 5-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| 850 | 2.4L 5-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| 850 | 2.3L 5-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
1995 Volvo 850 Series: engines & MPG
The 1995 850 Series was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.4L 5-cyl, 2.3L 5-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 850 | 2.4L 5-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| 850 | 2.4L 5-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| 850 | 2.3L 5-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
1994 Volvo 850 Series: engines & MPG
The 1994 850 Series was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.4L 5-cyl, 2.3L 5-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 850 | 2.4L 5-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| 850 | 2.4L 5-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| 850 | 2.3L 5-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
1993 Volvo 850 Series: engines & MPG
The 1993 850 Series was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.4L 5-cyl), with combined economy of 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 850 | 2.4L 5-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| 850 | 2.4L 5-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a Volvo 850 Series get?
Every rated 850 Series year comes in at 21 MPG combined.
What engines does the 1997 Volvo 850 Series have?
The 1997 850 Series was EPA-rated with 2.4L 5-cyl, 2.3L 5-cyl engines — see the 1997 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Volvo 850 Series require premium gas?
Some versions do: EPA lists premium gasoline and regular gasoline depending on year and engine — check your year's table above.
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