Volvo 940 1996 vs Dodge Intrepid 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.7 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 203 HP | |
| Torque: | 264 NM | 258 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Volvo 940 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo 940 engine produces 38 HP less power than Dodge Intrepid, but torque is 6 NM more than Dodge Intrepid. Despite less power, Volvo 940 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 9.1 | |
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The Dodge Intrepid is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo 940 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Intrepid, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo 940 could require 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 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) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Dodge Intrepid) 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 | 5.18 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.42 m | |
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Volvo 940 is smaller. Volvo 940 is 30 cm shorter than the Dodge Intrepid, 15 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 471 litres | 520 litres | |
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Dodge Intrepid has more luggage space. Volvo 940 has 49 litres less trunk space than the Dodge Intrepid. | |||
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| Gross weight: | 1`905 kg | 2`070 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`385 kg | 1`605 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 520 kg | 465 kg | |
| Volvo 940 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 11 procentiem more than Dodge Intrepid. Therefore, Volvo 940 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1400 | |
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