Volvo 940 1990 vs Volvo 850 1996
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 122 HP | 140 HP | |
Torque: | 240 NM | 290 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
Volvo 850 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo 940 engine produces 18 HP less power than Volvo 850, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Volvo 850. Due to the lower power, Volvo 940 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 6.6 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
The Volvo 850 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo 940 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 850, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo 940 could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo 940 consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 850. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 73 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
910 km with real consumption | 1100 km with real consumption | ||
Volvo 850 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Front-wheel drive cars (Volvo 850) 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 | 4.67 m | |
Width: | 1.75 m | 1.76 m | |
Height: | 1.41 m | 1.41 m | |
Volvo 940 is 20 cm longer than the Volvo 850, 1 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 445 litres | |
Volvo 940 has more luggage capacity. Volvo 940 has 25 litres more trunk space than the Volvo 850. | |||
Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 10.6 meters | |
The turning circle of the Volvo 940 is 0.7 metres less than that of the Volvo 850, which means Volvo 940 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`945 | 1`960 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | high | above average | |
Volvo 940 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo 850 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Volvo 940, so Volvo 940 quality is probably significantly better | |||
Average price (€): | 1800 | 1600 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 8.9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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