Volvo 940 1990 vs BMW 5 series 1992
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 192 HP | |
| Torque: | 264 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Volvo 940 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo 940 engine produces 27 HP less power than BMW 5 series, but torque is 14 NM more than BMW 5 series. Despite less power, Volvo 940 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 10.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.0 l/100km | 9.7 l/100km | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volvo 940 consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo 940 consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 500 km with real consumption | 820 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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`950 | 2`125 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Volvo 940 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 5 series, so Volvo 940 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.9/10 | 8.1/10 | |
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