Volvo 940 1990 vs BMW 5 series 1992
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 112 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 158 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Volvo 940 engine produces 38 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 32 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Volvo 940 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 9.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.9 l/100km | 9.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Volvo 940 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that by driving the Volvo 940 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo 940 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 820 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.81 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
| Volvo 940 is 9 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Volvo 940 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 992 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2125 litres | 910 litres | |
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Volvo 940 has more luggage capacity. Volvo 940 has 532 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo 940 (by 1215 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo 940 is 1.1 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Volvo 940 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`950 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Volvo 940 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volvo 940, so Volvo 940 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.9/10 | 8.1/10 | |
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