Honda Accord 1995 vs Volvo 940 1990
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.4 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Honda Accord) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volvo 940) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 184 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Honda Accord is more dynamic to drive. Honda Accord engine produces 14 HP more power than Volvo 940, but torque is 56 NM less than Volvo 940. Thanks to more power Honda Accord reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Volvo 940 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda Accord consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 940, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Honda Accord could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Accord consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 940. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Honda Accord) 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: | 4.77 m | 4.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Honda Accord is 4 cm shorter than the Volvo 940, 3 cm wider, while the height of Honda Accord is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 992 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
739 litres | 2125 litres | |
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Volvo 940 has more luggage space. Honda Accord has 562 litres less trunk space than the Volvo 940. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo 940 (by 1386 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 9.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Accord is 1.2 metres more than that of the Volvo 940, which means Honda Accord can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`880 | 1`945 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Volvo 940 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Honda Accord has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Volvo 940, so Volvo 940 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 3400 | |
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