Volvo 940 1990 vs Volvo 850 1994
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Volvo 940 is available with rear wheel drive, while Volvo 850 can be equipped with front wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 2.4 | 2.0 - 2.5 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 82 - 190 HP | 126 - 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 - 280 NM | 170 - 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 - 17 seconds | 6.8 - 12.5 seconds | |
| In general, Volvo 850 are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Volvo 940. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 - 10.5 | 6.0 - 11.1 | |
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Volvo 940 petrol engines consumes on average 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volvo 850. On average, Volvo 940 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 850. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.81 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
| Volvo 940 is 9 cm longer than the Volvo 850, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo 940 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 992 litres | 960 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2125 litres | 1580 litres | |
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Volvo 940 has more luggage capacity. Volvo 940 has 32 litres more trunk space than the Volvo 850. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo 940 (by 545 litres). | |||
| 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: | ~ 1`955 kg | ~ 1`924 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`413 kg | ~ 1`437 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 542 kg | ~ 487 kg | |
| Volvo 940 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 10 procentiem more than Volvo 850. Therefore, Volvo 940 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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