Volvo 940 1994 vs Volvo S80 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 183 NM | 285 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Volvo S80 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo 940 engine produces 84 HP less power than Volvo S80, whereas torque is 102 NM less than Volvo S80. Due to the lower power, Volvo 940 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 9.3 | |
| Volvo 940 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo 940 could require 15 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| Volvo S80 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 S80) 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 | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.43 m | |
| Volvo 940 is 5 cm longer than the Volvo S80, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo 940 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 440 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1126 litres | |
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Volvo 940 has more luggage capacity. Volvo 940 has 30 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S80. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo 940 is 1.1 metres less than that of the Volvo S80, which means Volvo 940 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`050 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Volvo S80 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo 940 has serious deffects in 165 percent more cases than Volvo S80, so Volvo S80 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.9/10 | 8.6/10 | |
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