Volvo 940 1990 vs SAAB 9000 1994
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.3 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 (SAAB 9000) 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 | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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SAAB 9000 is a more dynamic driving. Volvo 940 engine produces 48 HP less power than SAAB 9000, whereas torque is 20 NM less than SAAB 9000. Due to the lower power, Volvo 940 reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 9.6 | |
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The Volvo 940 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo 940 consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9000, which means that by driving the Volvo 940 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 255 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 680 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (SAAB 9000) 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 | 4.79 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo 940 is 8 cm longer than the SAAB 9000, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo 940 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo 940 is 1 metres less than that of the SAAB 9000, which means Volvo 940 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`945 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.9/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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