Volvo 940 1990 vs Subaru Impreza 1994
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.0 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 (Subaru Impreza) 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: | 122 HP | 211 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 6.7 seconds | |
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Subaru Impreza is a more dynamic driving. Volvo 940 engine produces 89 HP less power than Subaru Impreza, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Subaru Impreza. Due to the lower power, Volvo 940 reaches 100 km/h speed 5.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 9.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 11.9 l/100km | |
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The Volvo 940 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo 940 consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Impreza, which means that by driving the Volvo 940 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo 940 consumes 3.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Impreza. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km with real consumption | 500 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.81 m | 4.35 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.40 m | |
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Volvo 940 is larger. Volvo 940 is 46 cm longer than the Subaru Impreza, 6 cm wider, while the height of Volvo 940 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 992 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2125 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo 940 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Subaru Impreza. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`945 | 1`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Subaru Impreza has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo 940 has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Subaru Impreza, so Subaru Impreza quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 2200 | |
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