Volvo 960 1990 vs Volvo S40 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 12 seconds | |
| Volvo 960 engine produces 27 HP more power than Volvo S40, whereas torque is 45 NM more than Volvo S40. Despite the higher power, Volvo 960 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 5.6 | |
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The Volvo S40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo 960 consumes 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo 960 could require 375 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| Volvo S40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volvo S40) 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 960) 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: | 4.87 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 |
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 (kg): | 2`060 | 1`770 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 600 | |
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