Volvo 940 1990 vs BMW 5 series 1993
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 222 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 13.7 seconds | |
| Volvo 940 engine produces 6 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 17 NM less than BMW 5 series. Despite less power, Volvo 940 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 8.1 | |
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The Volvo 940 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo 940 consumes 0.5 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 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 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): | no data | 2`095 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.9/10 | 8.1/10 | |
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