Volvo S70 1997 vs Volvo 940 1996
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 193 HP | 135 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Volvo S70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S70 engine produces 58 HP more power than Volvo 940, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Volvo 940. Thanks to more power Volvo S70 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.9 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 75 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volvo S70) 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: | 4.72 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.41 m | |
| Volvo S70 is 15 cm shorter than the Volvo 940, 1 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S70 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 471 litres | |
| Volvo S70 has 1 litres less trunk space than the Volvo 940. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Volvo 940 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S70 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volvo 940, so Volvo 940 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1600 | |
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