How much does the 1996 Volvo 850 cost?

The 1996 Volvo 850 has a starting MSRP of $0. Trim pricing includes Base from $0; GLT from $0; Platinum Limited Edition from $0; R from $0.

What is the fuel economy of the 1996 Volvo 850?

The 1996 Volvo 850 achieves up to 21 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 1996 Volvo 850 have?

The 1996 Volvo 850 offers up to 67 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

How many trims does the 1996 Volvo 850 come in?

The 1996 Volvo 850 is available in 4 trims (10 total configurations) across Sedan and Wagon body styles with front wheel drive.

1996 Volvo 850

4 trims · 10 configurations · Sedan, Wagon

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Compare 1996 Volvo 850 trims

Base
4 configurations
MSRP
$0
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
17/24
Horsepower
222 hp
Torque
221 lb-ft
Engine
2.3L I5 gas
Seating
—
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
14.7
Max towing
—
GLT
2 configurations
MSRP
$0
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
18/26
Horsepower
168 hp
Torque
162 lb-ft
Engine
2.4L I5 gas
Seating
—
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
67
Max towing
—
Platinum Limited Edition
2 configurations
MSRP
$0
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
17/24
Horsepower
222 hp
Torque
221 lb-ft
Engine
2.3L I5 gas
Seating
—
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
67
Max towing
—
R
2 configurations
MSRP
$0
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
17/24
Horsepower
240 hp
Torque
221 lb-ft
Engine
2.3L I5 gas
Seating
—
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
67
Max towing
—

Compare 1996 Volvo 850 trim specifications
Spec	Base4 configurations	GLT2 configurations	Platinum Limited Edition2 configurations	R2 configurations
MSRP	$0	$0	$0	$0
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	17/24	18/26	17/24	17/24
Horsepower	222 hp	168 hp	222 hp	240 hp
Torque	221 lb-ft	162 lb-ft	221 lb-ft	221 lb-ft
Engine	2.3L I5 gas	2.4L I5 gas	2.3L I5 gas	2.3L I5 gas
Seating	—	—	—	—
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD
Cargo (cu ft)	14.7	67	67	67
Max towing	—	—	—	—

Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type: Basegas
GLTgas
Platinum Limited Editiongas
Rgas
Fuel type: Baseregular unleaded
GLTregular unleaded
Platinum Limited Editionregular unleaded
Rregular unleaded
Cylinders: BaseI5
GLTI5
Platinum Limited EditionI5
RI5
Displacement: Base2.3 L
GLT2.4 L
Platinum Limited Edition2.3 L
R2.3 L
Horsepower: Base222 hp
GLT168 hp
Platinum Limited Edition222 hp
R240 hp
Torque: Base221 lb-ft
GLT162 lb-ft
Platinum Limited Edition221 lb-ft
R221 lb-ft
Transmission: Base4-speed automatic
GLT5-speed manual
Platinum Limited Edition4-speed automatic
R4-speed automatic
Drivetrain: Basefront wheel drive
GLTfront wheel drive
Platinum Limited Editionfront wheel drive
Rfront wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: BaseSedan
GLTWagon
Platinum Limited EditionWagon
RWagon
Doors: Base4
GLT5
Platinum Limited Edition5
R5
Length: Base183.5 in
GLT185.4 in
Platinum Limited Edition185.4 in
R185.4 in
Width: Base69.3 in
GLT69.3 in
Platinum Limited Edition69.3 in
R69.3 in
Height: Base55.7 in
GLT56.9 in
Platinum Limited Edition56.9 in
R56.9 in
Wheelbase: Base104.9 in
GLT104.9 in
Platinum Limited Edition104.9 in
R104.9 in
Ground clearance: Base6.2 in
GLT6.2 in
Platinum Limited Edition6.2 in
R—

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: Base14.7 cu ft
GLT37.1 cu ft
Platinum Limited Edition37.1 cu ft
R37.1 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: Base—
GLT67 cu ft
Platinum Limited Edition67 cu ft
R67 cu ft
Curb weight: Base3,278 lbs
GLT3,242 lbs
Platinum Limited Edition3,387 lbs
R3,387 lbs
Fuel tank: Base19.3 gal
GLT19.3 gal
Platinum Limited Edition19.3 gal
R19.3 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: Base19
GLT21
Platinum Limited Edition19
R19
City MPG: Base17
GLT18
Platinum Limited Edition17
R17
Highway MPG: Base24
GLT26
Platinum Limited Edition24
R24

Full specifications by trim
Spec	Base	GLT	Platinum Limited Edition	R
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Cylinders	I5	I5	I5	I5
Displacement	2.3 L	2.4 L	2.3 L	2.3 L
Horsepower	222 hp	168 hp	222 hp	240 hp
Torque	221 lb-ft	162 lb-ft	221 lb-ft	221 lb-ft
Transmission	4-speed automatic	5-speed manual	4-speed automatic	4-speed automatic
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	Sedan	Wagon	Wagon	Wagon
Doors	4	5	5	5
Length	183.5 in	185.4 in	185.4 in	185.4 in
Width	69.3 in	69.3 in	69.3 in	69.3 in
Height	55.7 in	56.9 in	56.9 in	56.9 in
Wheelbase	104.9 in	104.9 in	104.9 in	104.9 in
Ground clearance	6.2 in	6.2 in	6.2 in	—
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	14.7 cu ft	37.1 cu ft	37.1 cu ft	37.1 cu ft
Max cargo capacity	—	67 cu ft	67 cu ft	67 cu ft
Curb weight	3,278 lbs	3,242 lbs	3,387 lbs	3,387 lbs
Fuel tank	19.3 gal	19.3 gal	19.3 gal	19.3 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	19	21	19	19
City MPG	17	18	17	17
Highway MPG	24	26	24	24

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1996 Volvo 850 FAQ

How much does the 1996 Volvo 850 cost?: The 1996 Volvo 850 has a starting MSRP of $0. Trim pricing includes Base from $0; GLT from $0; Platinum Limited Edition from $0; R from $0.
What is the fuel economy of the 1996 Volvo 850?: The 1996 Volvo 850 achieves up to 21 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.
How much cargo space does the 1996 Volvo 850 have?: The 1996 Volvo 850 offers up to 67 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.
How many trims does the 1996 Volvo 850 come in?: The 1996 Volvo 850 is available in 4 trims (10 total configurations) across Sedan and Wagon body styles with front wheel drive.