Volvo 940 1990 vs Volvo S70 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 290 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Volvo S70 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo 940 engine produces 18 HP less power than Volvo S70, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Volvo S70. Due to the lower power, Volvo 940 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S70 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 Volvo S70, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo 940 could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo 940 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volvo S70) 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 | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.39 m | |
| Volvo 940 is 15 cm longer than the Volvo S70, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo 940 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 470 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo 940 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volvo S70. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`945 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Volvo 940 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S70 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volvo 940, so Volvo 940 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.9/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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