Volvo 940 1990 vs BMW 3 series 1991
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 131 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Volvo 940 engine produces 19 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 5 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Volvo 940 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 | 9.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.9 l/100km | 9.3 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo 940 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo 940 could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo 940 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.39 m | |
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Volvo 940 is larger. Volvo 940 is 44 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 5 cm wider, while the height of Volvo 940 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 471 litres | 435 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1200 litres | |
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Volvo 940 has more luggage capacity. Volvo 940 has 36 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo 940 is 0.1 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`865 | 1`760 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Volvo 940 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Volvo 940, so Volvo 940 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.9/10 | 7.2/10 | |
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