Volvo 940 1990 vs Audi A8 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Audi A8 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo 940 engine produces 28 HP less power than Audi A8, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Audi A8. Due to the lower power, Volvo 940 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 7.3 | |
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The Audi A8 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo 940 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A8, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo 940 could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 1230 km in combined cycle | |
| Audi A8 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Audi A8) 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 | 5.03 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.44 m | |
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Volvo 940 is smaller. Volvo 940 is 16 cm shorter than the Audi A8, 13 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo 940 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 525 litres | |
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Audi A8 has more luggage space. Volvo 940 has 55 litres less trunk space than the Audi A8. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 12.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo 940 is 2.4 metres less than that of the Audi A8, which means Volvo 940 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`945 | 2`195 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Volvo 940 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A8 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volvo 940, so Volvo 940 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 2000 | |
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