Volvo 940 1990 vs Volvo S80 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 12 seconds | |
| Volvo 940 engine produces 8 HP less power than Volvo S80, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Volvo S80. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 7.8 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 890 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 (Volvo S80) 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 | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.43 m | |
| Volvo 940 is 5 cm longer than the Volvo S80, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo 940 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 440 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1110 litres | |
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Volvo 940 has more luggage capacity. Volvo 940 has 30 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S80. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo 940 is 1.1 metres less than that of the Volvo S80, which means Volvo 940 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Volvo S80 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo 940 has serious deffects in 165 percent more cases than Volvo S80, so Volvo S80 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.9/10 | 8.6/10 | |
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