Volvo 940 1992 vs Volvo 850 1994
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 126 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Volvo 940 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo 940 engine produces 64 HP more power than Volvo 850, whereas torque is 110 NM more than Volvo 850. Thanks to more power Volvo 940 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 8.9 | |
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The Volvo 850 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo 940 consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 73 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| Volvo 850 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: | 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: | 4.81 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 | 420 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2125 litres | 1580 litres | |
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Volvo 940 has more luggage capacity. Volvo 940 has 572 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 (kg): | 1`960 | 1`970 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Volvo 940 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volvo 850, so Volvo 940 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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