Volvo 940 1990 vs BMW 5 series 1991
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Volvo 940 engine produces 21 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 20 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Volvo 940 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 8.0 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 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo 940 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km with real consumption | 1000 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: | 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`945 | 1`990 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Volvo 940 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Volvo 940, so Volvo 940 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 3600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.9/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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