Volvo 940 1996 vs Volvo 850 1996
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 241 HP | |
| Torque: | 264 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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Volvo 850 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo 940 engine produces 76 HP less power than Volvo 850, whereas torque is 36 NM less than Volvo 850. Due to the lower power, Volvo 940 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 9.7 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 73 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volvo 850) 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 | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.41 m | |
| Volvo 940 is 20 cm longer than the Volvo 850, 1 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 471 litres | 445 litres | |
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Volvo 940 has more luggage capacity. Volvo 940 has 26 litres more trunk space than the Volvo 850. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Volvo 940 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo 850 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Volvo 940, so Volvo 940 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1400 | |
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