Comparisons / Comparison of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 325 td and Volvo 940 (944) 2.4 D

Comparison of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 325 td and Volvo 940 (944) 2.4 D [S]ave

Attribute
Volvo 940 (944) 2.4 D ×
BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 325 td ×
General
MakeVolvoBMW
Model9403 Series
Generation940 (944)3 Series Sedan (E36)
Modification2.4 D325 td
Websitehttps://www.volvocars.com/intlhttps://www.bmw.com
Number of doors44
Number of seats55
Body typeSedanSedan
Transmissionmanualmanual
Number of gears55
Production from (year)19901991
Production to (year)19931998
Performance
Top speed (km/h)155198
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)17.512
City consumption (l/100km)9.410
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)6.15.7
Combined consumption (l/100km)8.37.4
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Engine typeFuel engine-
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelDieselDiesel
Max. power (hp)82115
Max. torque (Nm)145222
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders66
Cylinders arrangementInlineInline
Valves per cylinder22
Engine displacement (cm³)2,3832,498
Compression ratio2322
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)4,8004,800
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)2,0001,900
Cylinder bore (mm)76.580
Piston stroke (mm)86.482.8
Fuel systemDiesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI)Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI)
Valve controlOhcOhc
Turbine-Turbocharger
CatalystNo-
Fuel tank (l)7565
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionWishboneWishbone
Rear wheel suspensionHelical springHelical spring
Front suspensionCoil springs-
Rear suspensionCoil springs-
Front stabilizer+-
Rear stabilizer+-
Steering type-Steering rack
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesDiscDisc
Tires size
  • 185/65 R15 V
  • 185/65 R15
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,8714,433
Width (mm)1,7501,698
Height (mm)1,4111,393
Wheelbase (mm)2,7702,700
Kerb weight (kg)1,3301,410
Gross weight (kg)1,8201,795
Minimum boot space (l)471435
Front track (mm)1,4701,418
Rear track (mm)1,4601,431
Ride height (mm)-130



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