SAAB 9000 1994 vs Volvo 940 1990
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.4 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (SAAB 9000) 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: | 170 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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SAAB 9000 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9000 engine produces 48 HP more power than Volvo 940, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Volvo 940. Thanks to more power SAAB 9000 reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 7.9 | |
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The Volvo 940 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. SAAB 9000 consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 940, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9000 could require 255 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 940 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| 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: | 4.79 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.41 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. SAAB 9000 is 8 cm shorter than the Volvo 940, 3 cm wider, while the height of SAAB 9000 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 470 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 9.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9000 is 1 metres more than that of the Volvo 940, which means SAAB 9000 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`945 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.2/10 | 8.9/10 | |
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