Volvo 940 1990 vs Volvo 850 1996
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 131 HP | 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
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Volvo 850 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo 940 engine produces 119 HP less power than Volvo 850, whereas torque is 165 NM less than Volvo 850. Due to the lower power, Volvo 940 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 10.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.9 l/100km | 10.9 l/100km | |
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The Volvo 940 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo 940 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 850, which means that by driving the Volvo 940 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo 940 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 850. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 73 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2125 litres | 1580 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`950 | 1`900 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | 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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