Volvo 940 1996 vs Toyota Yaris 2007
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 135 HP | 133 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 173 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
| Volvo 940 engine produces 2 HP more power than Toyota Yaris, whereas torque is 57 NM more than Toyota Yaris. Despite the higher power, Volvo 940 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 42 litres | |
| 700 km with real consumption | 530 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Toyota Yaris) 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. | |||
| Toyota Yaris 2007 1.8 engine: This engine is generally considered decent, with a lifespan of around 250,000 km. While it doesn’t cause major issues if properly maintained, some common problems still arise.
One of the most frequent ... More about Toyota Yaris 2007 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 3.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.53 m | |
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Volvo 940 is larger, but lower. Volvo 940 is 107 cm longer than the Toyota Yaris, 5 cm wider, while the height of Volvo 940 is 12 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 471 litres | 275 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1183 litres | |
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Volvo 940 has more luggage capacity. Volvo 940 has 196 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 9.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`545 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 2200 | |
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