Volvo 940 1990 vs BMW 5 series 1992

 
Volvo 940
1990 - 1994
BMW 5 series
1992 - 1997
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.3 Petrol2.5 Petrol

Performance

Power: 131 HP192 HP
Torque: 185 NM250 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12.5 seconds9.9 seconds
BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving.
Volvo 940 engine produces 61 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 65 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Volvo 940 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 10.511.2
Real fuel consumption: 11.1 l/100km10.9 l/100km
By specification Volvo 940 consumes 0.7 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 105 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 litres80 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 710 km in combined cycle710 km in combined cycle
670 km with real consumption730 km with real consumption

Dimensions

Length: 4.81 m4.72 m
Width: 1.75 m1.75 m
Height: 1.44 m1.42 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 litres460 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
2125 litresno data
Volvo 940 has more luggage capacity.
Volvo 940 has 532 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series.
Turning diameter: 9.9 meters11 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): no data2`200
Safety: no datano 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 (€): 24002200
Rating in user reviews: 8.9/10 8.1/10
Pros and Cons: Volvo 940 has
  • roomier boot
  • better manoeuvrability
  • fewer faults
  • higher ratings in user reviews
BMW 5 sērija has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower price
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