Volvo 940 1996 vs Volvo S70 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 135 HP | 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 6.7 seconds | |
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Volvo S70 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo 940 engine produces 115 HP less power than Volvo S70, whereas torque is 120 NM less than Volvo S70. Due to the lower power, Volvo 940 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 11.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 70 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volvo S70) 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: | 4.87 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.39 m | |
| Volvo 940 is 15 cm longer than the Volvo S70, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo 940 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 471 litres | 470 litres | |
| Volvo 940 has 1 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S70. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Volvo 940 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S70 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volvo 940, so Volvo 940 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1200 | |
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