Volvo 940 1990 vs BMW 5 series 1990
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 131 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Volvo 940 engine produces 19 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 5 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Volvo 940 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 | 8.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.9 l/100km | 9.9 l/100km | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo 940 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo 940 could require 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.41 m | |
| Volvo 940 is 15 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 471 litres | 460 litres | |
| Volvo 940 has 11 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo 940 is 1.1 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Volvo 940 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`865 | 1`955 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Volvo 940 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volvo 940, so Volvo 940 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 4000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.9/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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