Volvo 940 1996 vs Toyota Yaris 2005

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Volvo 940
1996 - 1997
Toyota Yaris
2005 - 2009
Body: SedanHatchback
The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area.
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)Front wheel drive (FWD)
Volvo 940 is available with rear wheel drive, while Toyota Yaris can be equipped with front wheel drive.
Engines: 2.3 (petrol)1.0 - 1.8 (petrol, diesel)
Both cars are available with petrol engines. Toyota Yaris is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types.

Performance

Power: 135 - 165 HP69 - 133 HP
Torque: 230 - 264 NM93 - 190 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.1 - 11 seconds9.3 - 16.9 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.94.5 - 7.2
Volvo 940 petrol engines consumes on average 4 litres more fuel per 100 km than Toyota Yaris.
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: 4.87 m3.76 m
Width: 1.75 m1.70 m
Height: 1.41 m1.53 m
Volvo 940 is larger, but lower.
Volvo 940 is 111 cm longer than the Toyota Yaris, 5 cm wider, while the height of Volvo 940 is 12 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 471 litres275 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1183 litres
Volvo 940 has more luggage capacity.
Volvo 940 has 196 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Yaris.
Turning diameter: no data9.4 meters
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`905~ 1`477
Safety: no data
Quality:
above average

high
Average price (€): 16002200
Pros and Cons: Volvo 940 has
  • only petrol engines available
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
Toyota Yaris has
  • petrol and diesel engines available
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
  • fewer faults
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