Dodge Intrepid 1997 vs Volvo 940 1996
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 203 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 258 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. Dodge Intrepid engine produces 38 HP more power than Volvo 940, but torque is 6 NM less than Volvo 940. Despite the higher power, Dodge Intrepid reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 9.9 | |
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The Dodge Intrepid is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dodge Intrepid consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 940, which means that by driving the Dodge Intrepid over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| Volvo 940 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Dodge Intrepid) 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: | 5.18 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.41 m | |
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Dodge Intrepid is larger. Dodge Intrepid is 30 cm longer than the Volvo 940, 15 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 471 litres | |
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Dodge Intrepid has more luggage capacity. Dodge Intrepid has 49 litres more trunk space than the Volvo 940. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`070 | 1`905 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1600 | |
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