Volvo 940 1990 vs VAZ 2106 1982
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Volvo 940) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (VAZ 2106) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 64 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 92 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 19 seconds | |
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Volvo 940 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo 940 engine produces 58 HP more power than VAZ 2106, whereas torque is 148 NM more than VAZ 2106. Thanks to more power Volvo 940 reaches 100 km/h speed 7.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 10.5 | |
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The Volvo 940 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo 940 consumes 2.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the VAZ 2106, which means that by driving the Volvo 940 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 390 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 39 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 370 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.17 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.61 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.44 m | |
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Volvo 940 is larger, but slightly lower. Volvo 940 is 70 cm longer than the VAZ 2106, 14 cm wider, while the height of Volvo 940 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 345 litres | |
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Volvo 940 has more luggage capacity. Volvo 940 has 125 litres more trunk space than the VAZ 2106. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`945 | 1`435 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 2400 | |
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