Volvo 850 1996 vs Volvo 940 1990
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Volvo 850 engine produces 31 HP more power than Volvo 940, whereas torque is 85 NM more than Volvo 940. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 litres | 60 litres | |
| 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 (Volvo 850) 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 | 4.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
| Volvo 850 is 9 cm shorter than the Volvo 940, 1 cm wider, while the height of Volvo 850 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 992 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1580 litres | 2125 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 9.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo 850 is 0.7 metres more than that of the Volvo 940, which means Volvo 850 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`900 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 8.9/10 | |
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