Volvo 940 engine produces 35 HP less power than BMW 5 series, but torque is 8 NM more than BMW 5 series.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.3
9.8
Real fuel consumption:
10.6 l/100km
10.8 l/100km
By specification Volvo 940 consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo 940 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series.
Fuel tank capacity:
75 litres
80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
720 km in combined cycle
810 km in combined cycle
700 km with real consumption
740 km with real consumption
BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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:
470 litres
460 litres
Volvo 940 has 10 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.
