Volvo 940 1990 vs Volkswagen Jetta 1986
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 131 HP | 72 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 120 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 13.9 seconds | |
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Volvo 940 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo 940 engine produces 59 HP more power than Volkswagen Jetta, whereas torque is 65 NM more than Volkswagen Jetta. Thanks to more power Volvo 940 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.9 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Jetta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo 940 consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Jetta, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo 940 could require 360 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo 940 consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Jetta. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 (Volkswagen Jetta) 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 | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.42 m | |
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Volvo 940 is larger, but slightly lower. Volvo 940 is 55 cm longer than the Volkswagen Jetta, 9 cm wider, while the height of Volvo 940 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 471 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 905 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo 940 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Jetta, which means Volvo 940 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`865 | 1`450 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1400 | |
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