Volvo 940 fuel consumption
Year-to-year deviations of actual owner-reported average fuel consumption from advertised values
| Year | Gasoline cars | Diesel cars | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All carmakers | Volvo 940 | All carmakers | Volvo 940 | |
| 1990 | +5% | +9% | +5% | +6% |
| Show all years | ||||
| 1991 | +5% | +9% | +4% | +6% |
| 1992 | +5% | +9% | +2% | +6% |
| 1993 | +5% | +4% | +3% | +6% |
| 1994 | +6% | +6% | +3% | +6% |
| 1995 | +5% | +7% | +2% | +6% |
| 1996 | +4% | +7% | +2% | +6% |
| 1997 | +3% | +7% | +3% | - |
See below for the actual consumption of generations and versions of Volvo 940.
Volvo 940 1996 sedan fuel economy
| Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines | 23.8 MPG 9.9 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines | 21.2 MPG 11.1 l/100km |
| Average real gasoline consumption difference * | +7% |
Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation Volvo 940 with automatic transmission consumes around 0.9 litres per 100 km or 9% more fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.
Compared to similar cars of other manufacturers, the Volvo 940 advertised fuel economy is average, but according to available user reports on actual consumption, real fuel economy is noticeably below average - at least two thirds of similar cars have lower fuel consumption.
The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 2.3 petrol engine and automatic transmission (Volvo 940 1996 Polar 2.3 Automatic 135 HP).
The table below shows the real and claimed fuel consumption and the differences for specific versions.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 2.3 liter petrol engine | ||
| Volvo 940 1996 Polar 2.3 135 HP manual | 22.0 MPG 10.7 l/100km |
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| Volvo 940 1996 Polar 2.3 Automatic 135 HP automatic | 23.1 MPG 10.2 l/100km |
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| Volvo 940 1996 Polar 2.3 T 165 HP manual | 23.8 MPG 9.9 l/100km |
22.2 MPG 10.6 l/100km+7% |
| Volvo 940 1996 Polar 2.3 T Automatic 165 HP automatic | 18.2 MPG 12.9 l/100km |
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Volvo 940 1990 wagon fuel economy
| Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines | 23.7 MPG 9.9 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines | 21.5 MPG 11.0 l/100km |
| Average real gasoline consumption difference * | +8% |
| Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines | 30.4 MPG 7.8 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines | 28.2 MPG 8.4 l/100km |
| Average real diesel consumption difference * | +6% |
According to advertised fuel consumption, a Volvo 940 1990 with automatic transmission consumes on average 0.4 liters per 100 km or 4% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation Volvo 940 with automatic transmission consumes around 0.3 litres per 100 km or 4% more fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.
Compared to similar cars of other manufacturers, the Volvo 940 advertised fuel economy is slightly worse than average, but according to available user reports on actual consumption, real fuel economy is noticeably below average - at least two thirds of similar cars have lower fuel consumption.
The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 2.3 petrol engine and manual transmission (Volvo 940 1990 2.3i Estate 131 HP). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Volvo 940 with 2.3 petrol engine and automatic transmission (Volvo 940 1994 2.3i Estate 116 HP).
The table below shows the real and claimed fuel consumption and the differences for specific versions.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0 liter petrol engine | ||
| Volvo 940 1990 2.0i Estate 112 HP manual | 24.8 MPG 9.5 l/100km |
23.8 MPG 9.9 l/100km+4% |
| Volvo 940 1992 2.0i Turbo Estate 190 HP manual | 24.0 MPG 9.8 l/100km |
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| 2.3 liter petrol engine | ||
| Volvo 940 1994 2.3i Estate 116 HP manual | 25.0 MPG 9.4 l/100km |
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| Volvo 940 1994 2.3i Estate 116 HP automatic | 23.5 MPG 10.0 l/100km |
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| Volvo 940 1990 2.3i Estate 131 HP manual | 23.8 MPG 9.9 l/100km |
23.8 MPG 9.9 l/100km0% |
| Volvo 940 1990 2.3i Estate 131 HP automatic | 22.4 MPG 10.5 l/100km |
21.2 MPG 11.1 l/100km+6% |
| Volvo 940 1994 2.3i Turbo Estate 135 HP manual | 24.2 MPG 9.7 l/100km |
21.4 MPG 11.0 l/100km+13% |
| Volvo 940 1994 2.3i Turbo Estate 135 HP automatic | 22.8 MPG 10.3 l/100km |
22.0 MPG 10.7 l/100km+4% |
| Volvo 940 1990 2.3 16V Estate 155 HP manual | 23.3 MPG 10.1 l/100km |
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| Volvo 940 1990 2.3 Turbo Estate 165 HP manual | 23.8 MPG 9.9 l/100km |
19.6 MPG 12.0 l/100km+21% |
| Volvo 940 1990 2.3 Turbo Estate 165 HP automatic | 19.4 MPG 12.1 l/100km |
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| 2.4 liter diesel engine | ||
| Volvo 940 1992 2.4 Diesel Estate 82 HP manual | 30.9 MPG 7.6 l/100km |
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| Volvo 940 1990 2.4 Turbo Diesel Estate 109 HP manual | 30.9 MPG 7.6 l/100km |
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| Volvo 940 1990 2.4 Turbo Diesel I.c. Estate 122 HP manual | 29.4 MPG 8.0 l/100km |
28.7 MPG 8.2 l/100km+2% |
| Volvo 940 1990 2.4 Turbo Diesel I.c. Estate 122 HP automatic | 30.2 MPG 7.8 l/100km |
27.7 MPG 8.5 l/100km+9% |
Volvo 940 1990 sedan fuel economy
| Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines | 23.7 MPG 9.9 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines | 21.5 MPG 11.0 l/100km |
| Average real gasoline consumption difference * | +7% |
| Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines | 30.5 MPG 7.7 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines | 28.2 MPG 8.4 l/100km |
| Average real diesel consumption difference * | +6% |
According to advertised fuel consumption, Volvo 940 1990 with automatic transmission have almost the same fuel economy as similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation Volvo 940 with automatic transmission consumes around 0.6 litres per 100 km or 6% more fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.
Compared to similar cars of other manufacturers, the Volvo 940 advertised fuel economy is slightly worse than average, but according to available user reports on actual consumption, real fuel economy is noticeably below average - at least two thirds of similar cars have lower fuel consumption.
The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 2.3 petrol engine and manual transmission (Volvo 940 1990 2.3i 131 Hp 131 HP). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Volvo 940 with 2.3 petrol engine and automatic transmission (Volvo 940 1994 2.3i 116 Hp Automatic 116 HP).
The table below shows the real and claimed fuel consumption and the differences for specific versions.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0 liter petrol engine | ||
| Volvo 940 1990 2.0i 112 HP manual | 25.0 MPG 9.4 l/100km |
23.8 MPG 9.9 l/100km+5% |
| Volvo 940 1992 2.0i Turbo 155 HP manual | 23.8 MPG 9.9 l/100km |
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| 2.3 liter petrol engine | ||
| Volvo 940 1994 2.3i 116 Hp 116 HP manual | 25.0 MPG 9.4 l/100km |
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| Volvo 940 1994 2.3i 116 Hp Automatic 116 HP automatic | 24.0 MPG 9.8 l/100km |
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| Volvo 940 1990 2.3i 131 Hp 131 HP manual | 23.1 MPG 10.2 l/100km |
21.6 MPG 10.9 l/100km+7% |
| Volvo 940 1990 2.3i 131 Hp Automatic 131 HP automatic | 23.1 MPG 10.2 l/100km |
21.0 MPG 11.2 l/100km+10% |
| Volvo 940 1995 2.3i Turbo Automatic 135 HP automatic | 22.8 MPG 10.3 l/100km |
22.2 MPG 10.6 l/100km+3% |
| Volvo 940 1990 2.3 16V 155 HP manual | 23.3 MPG 10.1 l/100km |
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| Volvo 940 1990 2.3 Turbo 165 HP manual | 23.8 MPG 9.9 l/100km |
19.6 MPG 12.0 l/100km+21% |
| Volvo 940 1990 2.3 Turbo Automatic 165 HP automatic | 19.4 MPG 12.1 l/100km |
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| 2.4 liter diesel engine | ||
| Volvo 940 1992 2.4 Diesel 82 HP manual | 31.4 MPG 7.5 l/100km |
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| Volvo 940 1990 2.4 Turbo Diesel 109 HP manual | 30.9 MPG 7.6 l/100km |
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| Volvo 940 1990 2.4 Turbo Diesel I.c. 122 HP manual | 29.8 MPG 7.9 l/100km |
28.7 MPG 8.2 l/100km+4% |
| Volvo 940 1990 2.4 Turbo Diesel I.c. Automatic 122 HP automatic | 30.2 MPG 7.8 l/100km |
27.7 MPG 8.5 l/100km+9% |
* - Difference between advertised and user reported fuel economy has been calculated taking into account only those car versions for which information is available both on the fuel consumption specified by the manufacturer and reported by users.