Volvo 940 1990 vs Volvo 850 1996
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 290 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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Volvo 850 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo 940 engine produces 31 HP less power than Volvo 850, whereas torque is 85 NM less than Volvo 850. Due to the lower power, Volvo 940 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 6.0 | |
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The Volvo 850 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo 940 consumes 1.6 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 240 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 73 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 1210 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): | no data | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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