Volvo 940 1990 vs Volvo 960 1994
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Volvo 940) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Volvo 960) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 233 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Volvo 960 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo 940 engine produces 61 HP less power than Volvo 960, whereas torque is 28 NM less than Volvo 960. Due to the lower power, Volvo 940 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 10.6 | |
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The Volvo 940 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo 940 consumes 3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 960, which means that by driving the Volvo 940 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 450 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 750 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 | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo 940 is 5 cm shorter than the Volvo 960, width is practically the same , while the height of Volvo 940 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 992 litres | 992 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2125 litres | 2125 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo 940 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volvo 960. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`060 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 2200 | |
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