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1993 Volvo 850

US · Midsize Cars

The 1993 Volvo 850 is listed in the US market with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine
2.4L 5-cylinder (FFS)
Transmission
Varies by configuration: Automatic, Manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Economy
21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) combined
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Specifications at a Glance

Key Figures

Units:
Engine / Powertrain
2.4L 5-cylinder (FFS)
Combined Economy
21 MPG US (11.2 L/100 km) · EPA
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
Automatic, Manual
Market: US·Switch units to convert the figures shown.
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Engine

Engine
SpecificationValueSource
Engine2.4L 5-cylinder (FFS)
Displacement2.4 L
Cylinders5
Fuel typeGasoline

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
SpecificationValueSource
TransmissionVaries by configuration: Automatic, Manual
Gears4 to 5
DrivetrainFWD

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
SpecificationValueSource
Combined21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km)
City18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km)
Highway26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km) to 27 mpg (8.7 L/100 km)

Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Aspiration, Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.

Trims and configurations

2 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Last checked November 6, 2026.

  • 96E025000: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

    ENGINE BLOCK HEATERS INSTALLED AS ACCESSORIES. THE BLOCK HEATER CONTACT SURFACE DOES NOT MATCH CORRECTLY WITH THE ENGINE BLOCK AS INTENDED. THE BLOCK HEATER COULD COME LOOSE FROM THE ENGINE BLOCK, AND IF BEING USED, COULD POSSIBLY OVERHEAT CAUSING DAMAGE IF IT COMES IN CONTACT WITH OTHER ENGINE COMPARTMENT COMPONENTS.

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BLOCK HEATER AND SECURE THE BOLTS USED TO INSTALL THE HEATER. IN SOME CASES, THE SURFACE TOLERANCES MAY BE SO INAPPROPRIATE THAT THE HEATER WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED WITH A HEATER OF A MODIFIED DESIGN.

    Reported August 20, 1996. View on NHTSA

Data sources

  • EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 11, 2026 · US Government public data
  • NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 20, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: November 11, 2026

Data verified: November 11, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

Related vehicles

  • Varies by configuration: 2.3L 5-cylinder turbocharged ((FFS,TRBO)), 2.4L 5-cylinder ((FFS)) · FWD
    21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) to 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km)

Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 1993 Volvo 850 have?

2.4L 5-cylinder ((FFS)). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 1993 Volvo 850?

Combined fuel economy is 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 1993 Volvo 850 front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: FWD.

Are there recalls for the 1993 Volvo 850?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year (last checked November 6, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.