Volvo 940 1990 vs BMW 7 series 1996
Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 122 HP | 143 HP | |
Torque: | 240 NM | 280 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 12 seconds | |
Volvo 940 engine produces 21 HP less power than BMW 7 series, whereas torque is 40 NM less than BMW 7 series. Despite less power, Volvo 940 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 8.9 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 9.6 l/100km | |
The Volvo 940 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo 940 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 7 series, which means that by driving the Volvo 940 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo 940 consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 7 series. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 85 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
910 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.87 m | 4.98 m | |
Width: | 1.75 m | 1.86 m | |
Height: | 1.41 m | 1.44 m | |
Volvo 940 is smaller. Volvo 940 is 11 cm shorter than the BMW 7 series, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo 940 is 3 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 500 litres | |
BMW 7 series has more luggage space. Volvo 940 has 30 litres less trunk space than the BMW 7 series. | |||
Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 12 meters | |
The turning circle of the Volvo 940 is 2.1 metres less than that of the BMW 7 series, which means Volvo 940 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`945 | 2`300 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | high | below average | |
Volvo 940 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 7 series has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Volvo 940, so Volvo 940 quality is probably significantly better | |||
Average price (€): | 1800 | 3400 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 8.9/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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