The 1996 Volvo 850 wagon comes in six different styles: the Level I, Level II, GLT, Turbo, Platinum Limited Edition and the R. They share common specs as well as features unique to each model.
All 1996 Volvo 850s have a wheelbase of 105 inches, exterior height of 55.7 inches and exterior width of 69.3 inches. All 850 wagons are equipped with 80-amp alternators, 520-amp batteries and have a fuel tank capacity of 19.3 gallons. They come standard with anti-lock disc brakes and driver and passenger airbags. Models have four doors, front bucket seats, front anti-roll bar, cruise control, cassette player and AM/FM radio, power and heated mirrors, power door locks, power windows, rear defroster, fixed interval front windshield wipers and a telescopic tilt steering wheel.
The Level I wagon has a 2.4L engine with 168 horsepower and 162 ft.-lbs. of torque. A five-speed manual gearbox is standard equipment; a four-speed automatic is optional. An integrated rear child seat is standard as is a split folding rear seat. Front dual zone air conditioning is standard. Heated front seats are an option as is leather upholstery. The Level I weighs in at 3,342 pounds and gets 29 miles per gallon (MPG) on the highway and 20 in the city. The car takes premium unleaded gasoline.
The Level II shares all the features of the Level I but also has remote keyless entry, alloy wheels, automatic temperature control as an option and memory seat as standard.
The GLT shares the basics of the Level I but features alloy wheels and a power glass sunroof, remote keyless entry, automatic temperature control and memory seat as standard equipment. Heated front seats are an option.
The Turbo has a 2.3-liter engine that produces 220 horsepower and 221 ft.-lbs. of torque. It has a four-speed automatic transmission. It takes regular unleaded gasoline and has a fuel economy rating of 26 MPG on the highway and 19 in the city. It has transmission electronic control and a transmission lock-up torque converter. Alloy wheels and performance tires come as standard equipment as do remote keyless entry, glass power sunroof, memory seat and automatic temperature control. Power passenger seat adjustments are a comfort feature as is a leather steering wheel. The Turbo weighs in at 3,387 lbs.
With all the features, dimensions, power and fuel economy of the Turbo, the Platinum Limited Edition also comes with auto-leveling suspension, clearcoat/metallic paint, heated front seats, leather upholstery, CD player, front fog lights, outside temperature display and traction control.
The Wagon R has the specs of the Platinum Limited Edition, but its appearance is altered by a spoiler. The interior has leather upholstery, steering wheel and door panel trim.
