Volvo 940 1990 vs BMW 5 series 1992
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Volvo 940 engine produces 21 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 20 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Volvo 940 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 8.0 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.81 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
| Volvo 940 is 9 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Volvo 940 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 992 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2125 litres | 910 litres | |
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Volvo 940 has more luggage capacity. Volvo 940 has 532 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo 940 (by 1215 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo 940 is 1.1 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Volvo 940 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`945 | 2`110 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Volvo 940 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Volvo 940, so Volvo 940 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 2800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.9/10 | 8.1/10 | |
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