Volvo 940 1990–1998 car dimensions: 4840 mm long, 1750 mm wide and 1435 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,470 kg. Braked towing is 1,600 kg.
Lower trims use wool upholstery while higher ones get leather. The dash has a compact five-dial instrument cluster. Manual or automatic climate control with air conditioning is common, and electronic climate control appears on upper packs. Cruise control is fitted on many grades. Power windows, central locking and heated seats feature widely. No touchscreen, cameras or electronic driver aids are present. Seats are ergonomic with good adjustment range and the cabin stays quiet.
Boot space is large with the rear bench in place and expands substantially when the split rear seat folds flat. Optional rearward-facing seats in the load area allow extra child passengers. Storage options include underfloor compartments and a load cover.
Braked towing capacity reaches 1600 kg with unbraked around 700 kg. Payload sits near 500 kg depending on engine and equipment. The estate layout and high load volume suit family hauling or light work duties with a flat floor when seats are folded.
The cabin is spacious and functional with large glass areas for good visibility. Orthopedically designed seats are large and comfortable, with driver height adjustment and lumbar support standard. Heated front seats are standard on many versions. Lower grades use wool or cloth upholstery while higher grades offer leather. Power windows and central locking are common. A single sunroof appears on some grades. The rear seats fold split for a large cargo area.
Petrol and diesel engines offered.
Fuel tank capacity 60 or 75 litres depending on version.
ABS standard on many models.
Driver airbag standard from early years in key markets.
SIPS side impact protection system from 1992.
Service interval 15,000 km or 1 year on some records.
Engines include petrol fours from 2.0 to 2.3 litres naturally aspirated or turbo plus a 2.4 diesel six. Tanks hold 60 litres early or 75 litres later. Consumption figures appear in period data around the 9-11 l/100 km range for petrol models.
All-round disc brakes are fitted. ABS is standard on numerous grades and became widespread. Driver airbag arrived early in some markets and spread. Front seatbelt pretensioners are common. Side impact bars and SIPS structural reinforcements feature from 1992. Three-point belts cover all seats. An integrated child booster seat option exists in the rear. Passenger and side airbags appeared on later higher grades. Crash tests list as not tested in available Euro data. related NHTSA frontal scores reach 4 for similar late models.
The car uses a live rear axle with constant track geometry. Automatic level control is standard on some. Keeping it involves routine checks on the durable redblock engines known for long life. Parts remain supported through specialist channels for this generation.
Length 4840 mm, Width 1750 mm, Height 1435 mm, Wheelbase 2770 mm (940 1990–1998)
Sources: manufacturer data, Volvo 1993 940 Owner's Manual.