Volvo 940 engine produces 85 HP less power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 66 NM less than Volvo V70.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
no data
10.8
Fuel tank capacity:
60 litres
80 litres
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Front-wheel drive cars (Volvo V70) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Volvo 940) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions.
Dimensions
Length:
4.81 m
4.71 m
Width:
1.75 m
1.80 m
Height:
1.44 m
1.49 m
Volvo 940 is 10 cm longer than the Volvo V70, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo 940 is 5 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
992 litres
485 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
2125 litres
1641 litres
Volvo 940 has more luggage capacity. Volvo 940 has 507 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V70. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo 940 (by 484 litres).
Turning diameter:
9.9 meters
10.9 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo 940 is 1 metres less than that of the Volvo V70, which means Volvo 940 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg):
no data
2`110
Safety:
no data
no data
Quality:
Volvo V70 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo 940 has serious deffects in 250 percent more cases than Volvo V70, so Volvo V70 quality is probably significantly better
