All Volvo modelsVolvo 940: generations and engines
The Volvo 940 was built from 1990 to 1998 in 2 generations, with 16 engine versions in our catalog (sedan, station wagon). Pick a generation to see its engines, horsepower and fuel economy.
EnlargeProduction years1990–1998
Generations2
Engine versions16
Power82–190 hp
Body stylesSedan, Station wagon
FuelGasoline, Diesel
Timeline
Volvo 940 generations
- 1990–1998
Volvo 940 (944)
Engines below - 1991–1998
Specs
Volvo 940 engines
The manufacturer's figures for each engine version: horsepower, torque, 0–62 mph, top speed and combined fuel economy.
Volvo 940 (944)1990–1998 · 10 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0i (111 hp) | 1990–1994 | Gasoline | 111 hp (82 kW) | 117 lb-ft (158 Nm) | 12.5 s | 107 mph (173 km/h) | |
| 2.3i (131 hp) | 1990–1998 | Gasoline | 131 hp (96 kW) | 136 lb-ft (185 Nm) | 11.2 s | 118 mph (190 km/h) | |
| 2.3i (131 hp) Automatic | 1990–1998 | Gasoline | 131 hp (96 kW) | 136 lb-ft (185 Nm) | 11.7 s | 111 mph (179 km/h) | |
| 2.3i 16V (155 hp) | 1990–1991 | Gasoline | 155 hp (114 kW) | 150 lb-ft (203 Nm) | 10.2 s | 124 mph (200 km/h) | |
| 2.3i Turbo (165 hp) | 1990–1998 | Gasoline | 165 hp (121 kW) | 195 lb-ft (264 Nm) | 9.1 s | 130 mph (210 km/h) | |
| 2.4 D (82 hp) | 1990–1993 | Diesel | 82 hp (60 kW) | 107 lb-ft (145 Nm) | 17.5 s | 96 mph (155 km/h) | |
| 2.8 i V6 (147 hp) | 1990–1994 | Gasoline | 147 hp (108 kW) | 173 lb-ft (235 Nm) | 9.6 s | 118 mph (190 km/h) | |
| 2.8 i V6 (170 hp) | 1990–1994 | Gasoline | 170 hp (125 kW) | 177 lb-ft (240 Nm) | 9.6 s | 118 mph (190 km/h) | |
| 2.0 i 16V Turbo (190 hp) | 1991–1994 | Gasoline | 190 hp (140 kW) | 207 lb-ft (280 Nm) | 8.2 s | 134 mph (216 km/h) | |
| 2.4 Turbo D (165 hp) | 1992–1998 | Diesel | 165 hp (121 kW) | 177 lb-ft (240 Nm) | 12.1 s | 115 mph (185 km/h) |
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