Volvo 960 1990 vs BMW 3 series 1991

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Volvo 960
1990 - 1994
BMW 3 series
1991 - 1998
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Engines: 2.0 - 2.91.6 - 2.8

Performance

Power: 115 - 204 HP90 - 193 HP
Torque: 225 - 280 NM141 - 280 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9 - 13 seconds7.3 - 15 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.1 - 11.26.5 - 10.0
Volvo 960 petrol engines consumes on average 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 3 series. On average, Volvo 960 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
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Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Dimensions

Length: 4.87 m4.43 m
Width: 1.75 m1.70 m
Height: 1.41 m1.39 m
Volvo 960 is larger.
Volvo 960 is 44 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 5 cm wider, while the height of Volvo 960 is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 491 litres435 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1200 litres
Volvo 960 has more luggage capacity.
Volvo 960 has 56 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series.
Turning diameter: 9.9 meters10 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo 960 is 0.1 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`027~ 1`755
Safety: no data
Quality: no data
low
Average price (€): 18003400
Pros and Cons: Volvo 960 has
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
BMW 3 sērija has
  • lower fuel consumption
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