Volvo 940 1994 vs Volvo S70 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 183 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 6.7 seconds | |
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Volvo S70 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo 940 engine produces 134 HP less power than Volvo S70, whereas torque is 167 NM less than Volvo S70. Due to the lower power, Volvo 940 reaches 100 km/h speed 5.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 11.4 | |
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The Volvo 940 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo 940 consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S70, which means that by driving the Volvo 940 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 300 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 610 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 (Volvo S70) 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 | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.39 m | |
| Volvo 940 is 15 cm longer than the Volvo S70, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo 940 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 470 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo 940 is 0.7 metres less than that of the Volvo S70, which means Volvo 940 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Volvo 940 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S70 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volvo 940, so Volvo 940 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.9/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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