Chrysler Stratus 1995 vs Volvo 940 1996
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 161 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 218 NM | 264 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Volvo 940 is a more dynamic driving. Chrysler Stratus engine produces 4 HP less power than Volvo 940, whereas torque is 46 NM less than Volvo 940. Due to the lower power, Chrysler Stratus reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.7 | 9.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.8 l/100km | 10.6 l/100km | |
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The Volvo 940 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler Stratus consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 940, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler Stratus could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler Stratus consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 940. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 550 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo 940 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Chrysler Stratus) 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: | 4.75 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.41 m | |
| Chrysler Stratus is 12 cm shorter than the Volvo 940, 7 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler Stratus is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 471 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`200 | 1`905 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 600 | 1600 | |
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