Volvo 940 1990 vs BMW 5 series 1998
Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 122 HP | 184 HP | |
Torque: | 240 NM | 390 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Volvo 940 engine produces 62 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 150 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Volvo 940 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 8.3 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
The Volvo 940 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo 940 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that by driving the Volvo 940 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo 940 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 70 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
910 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
Volvo 940 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.87 m | 4.78 m | |
Width: | 1.75 m | 1.80 m | |
Height: | 1.41 m | 1.44 m | |
Volvo 940 is 9 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo 940 is 3 cm lower. | |||
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 | 2`125 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | BMW 5 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo 940 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than BMW 5 series, so BMW 5 series quality is probably better | ||
Average price (€): | 1800 | 2200 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 8.9/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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