Volvo 850 1992 vs Volvo 940 1990
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.4 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Volvo 850) 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: | 220 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Volvo 850 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo 850 engine produces 48 HP more power than Volvo 940, but torque is 20 NM less than Volvo 940. Thanks to more power Volvo 850 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.6 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Volvo 940 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo 850 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 940, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo 850 could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo 850 consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 940. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km with real consumption | 920 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 (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: | 4.66 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.41 m | |
| Volvo 850 is 21 cm shorter than the Volvo 940, 1 cm wider, while the height of Volvo 850 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 470 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 9.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo 850 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Volvo 940. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`945 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Volvo 940 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo 850 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Volvo 940, so Volvo 940 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2200 | |
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