Volvo 960 1990 vs Volvo S40 1995
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Volvo 960 is available with rear wheel drive, while Volvo S40 can be equipped with front wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 2.9 | 1.6 - 1.9 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 - 204 HP | 90 - 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 225 - 280 NM | 143 - 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 - 13 seconds | 7.3 - 13 seconds | |
| In general, Volvo S40 are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Volvo 960. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 - 11.2 | 5.6 - 9.7 | |
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Volvo 960 petrol engines consumes on average 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volvo S40. On average, Volvo 960 equipped with diesel engines consume 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.41 m | |
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Volvo 960 is larger. Volvo 960 is 39 cm longer than the Volvo S40, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 491 litres | 471 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 853 litres | |
| Volvo 960 has 20 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S40. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo 960 is 1.1 metres less than that of the Volvo S40, which means Volvo 960 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`027 kg | ~ 1`756 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`600 kg | ~ 1`253 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 427 kg | ~ 503 kg | |
| Volvo 960 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 18 procentiem less than Volvo S40. Therefore, Volvo S40 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 800 | |
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