Volvo 940 1990 vs Volvo V70 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
| Volvo 940 engine produces 41 HP less power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Volvo V70. Due to the lower power, Volvo 940 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo 940 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo 940 could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo 940 consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km with real consumption | 1040 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volvo V70) 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. | |||
| Volvo V70 2002 2.4 engine: These diesel engines are frequently affected by intake manifold swirl flap seizures. This issue often leads to airflow disruptions and rough engine operation.
The actuator for the turbocharger, which relies ... More about Volvo V70 2002 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.81 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.49 m | |
| Volvo 940 is 10 cm longer than the Volvo V70, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo 940 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 992 litres | 485 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2125 litres | 1641 litres | |
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Volvo 940 has more luggage capacity. Volvo 940 has 507 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V70. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo 940 (by 484 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo 940 is 1 metres less than that of the Volvo V70, which means Volvo 940 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`945 | 2`160 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.9/10 | 8.1/10 | |
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