Volvo 960 1994 vs Volvo 940 1990
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 233 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Volvo 960 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo 960 engine produces 48 HP more power than Volvo 940, but torque is 7 NM less than Volvo 940. Thanks to more power Volvo 960 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.3 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Volvo 940 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo 960 consumes 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 940, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo 960 could require 390 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo 960 consumes 3.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 940. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo 940 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo 960 is 5 cm longer than the Volvo 940, width is practically the same , while the height of Volvo 960 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 992 litres | 992 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2125 litres | 2125 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 9.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo 960 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volvo 940. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`060 | 1`945 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 2000 | |
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