Model year guide

1997 Volvo 850

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1997 Volvo 850 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 15 on record.

1997 Volvo 850 at a glance

Combined19–21 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1997 Volvo 850 MPG & running costs

Combined19–21 mpg
City18 mpg
Highway25 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,063
EPA size classMidsize Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd or Manual 5-spd
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Passenger volume98 cu ft
Cargo volume14 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$8,313 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 4 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1997 Volvo 850 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$20,315
Fuel only$20,315
Per mile$0.27

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1997 Volvo 850 vehicles on record

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1997 Volvo 850 — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 1997 Volvo 850 get?

The 1997 Volvo 850 has U.S. EPA estimates of 19–21 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (4 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.