Volvo 940 1996 vs Chrysler Stratus 1995
Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 165 HP | 161 HP | |
Torque: | 264 NM | 218 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
Volvo 940 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo 940 engine produces 4 HP more power than Chrysler Stratus, whereas torque is 46 NM more than Chrysler Stratus. Thanks to more power Volvo 940 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 10.7 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 10.6 l/100km | 10.8 l/100km | |
The Volvo 940 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo 940 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Stratus, which means that by driving the Volvo 940 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo 940 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Stratus. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 60 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 560 km in combined cycle | |
700 km with real consumption | 550 km with real consumption | ||
Volvo 940 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Front-wheel drive cars (Chrysler Stratus) 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.87 m | 4.75 m | |
Width: | 1.75 m | 1.82 m | |
Height: | 1.41 m | 1.37 m | |
Volvo 940 is 12 cm longer than the Chrysler Stratus, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo 940 is 4 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 471 litres | no data | |
Turning diameter: | no data | 11 meters | |
Gross weight (kg): | 1`905 | 1`200 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | above average | no data | |
Average price (€): | 1600 | 600 | |
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