Volvo 940 1990 vs BMW 5 series 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 390 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Volvo 940 engine produces 62 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 150 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Volvo 940 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 8.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The Volvo 940 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo 940 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that by driving the Volvo 940 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo 940 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo 940 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 1998 2.9 engine: Overall, the M57 diesel engine is known for its high reliability and can deliver an exceptionally long service life when properly maintained with high-quality fuel and oil. Fuel quality is especially critical ... More about BMW 5 sērija 1998 2.9 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.81 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
| Volvo 940 is 1 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 5 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 992 litres | 410 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2125 litres | 1525 litres | |
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Volvo 940 has more luggage capacity. Volvo 940 has 582 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 600 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`320 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | BMW 5 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo 940 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than BMW 5 series, so BMW 5 series quality is probably better | ||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 5200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.9/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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