Volvo 940 1992 vs Opel Omega 1989
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.3 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 82 HP | 73 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 138 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17 seconds | 20.5 seconds | |
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Volvo 940 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo 940 engine produces 9 HP more power than Opel Omega, whereas torque is 7 NM more than Opel Omega. Thanks to more power Volvo 940 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 7.2 | |
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The Opel Omega is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo 940 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Omega, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo 940 could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.81 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.48 m | |
| Volvo 940 is 4 cm longer than the Opel Omega, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo 940 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 992 litres | 525 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2125 litres | 1855 litres | |
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Volvo 940 has more luggage capacity. Volvo 940 has 467 litres more trunk space than the Opel Omega. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo 940 (by 270 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo 940 is 1 metres less than that of the Opel Omega, which means Volvo 940 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Volvo 940 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Omega has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Volvo 940, so Volvo 940 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2600 | |
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