BMW 5 series 1989 vs Volvo 940 1990
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 113 HP | 112 HP | |
Torque: | 162 NM | 158 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 13 seconds | |
BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 1 HP more power than Volvo 940, whereas torque is 4 NM more than Volvo 940. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 9.4 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 9.9 l/100km | |
The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 940, which means that by driving the BMW 5 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 940. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 75 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
1170 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
870 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.72 m | 4.87 m | |
Width: | 1.75 m | 1.75 m | |
Height: | 1.41 m | 1.41 m | |
BMW 5 series is 15 cm shorter than the Volvo 940, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 471 litres | |
BMW 5 series has 11 litres less trunk space than the Volvo 940. | |||
Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 9.9 meters | |
The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 1.1 metres more than that of the Volvo 940, which means BMW 5 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`870 | 1`865 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | above average | above average | |
Volvo 940 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volvo 940, so Volvo 940 quality is probably slightly better | |||
Average price (€): | 4400 | 2000 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 8.2/10 | 8.9/10 | |
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