Volvo 850 1996 vs Volvo 940 1990
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Volvo 850 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo 850 engine produces 18 HP more power than Volvo 940, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Volvo 940. Thanks to more power Volvo 850 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Volvo 850 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo 850 consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 940, which means that by driving the Volvo 850 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo 850 consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 940. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo 850 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: | 4.67 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.41 m | |
| Volvo 850 is 20 cm shorter than the Volvo 940, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 470 litres | |
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Volvo 940 has more luggage space. Volvo 850 has 25 litres less trunk space than the Volvo 940. | |||
| 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`960 | 1`945 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Volvo 940 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo 850 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Volvo 940, so Volvo 940 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 8.9/10 | |
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