Volvo 960 1994 vs Volvo 940 1990
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Petrol | 2.4 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Volvo 960) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volvo 940) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 267 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Volvo 960 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo 960 engine produces 82 HP more power than Volvo 940, whereas torque is 27 NM more than Volvo 940. Thanks to more power Volvo 960 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.1 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.0 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Volvo 940 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo 960 consumes 3.2 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 480 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo 960 consumes 3.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo 940. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 660 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo 940 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.41 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo 960 and Volvo 940 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 491 litres | 470 litres | |
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Volvo 960 has more luggage capacity. Volvo 960 has 21 litres more trunk space than the Volvo 940. | |||
| 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): | 1`960 | 1`945 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 2200 | |
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