Volvo 940
The Volvo 940 is a wagon and sedan model, produced 1990–1998, spanning 4 generations with 100 variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Generations covered include the 940 Estate (1996-1998), 940 (1996-1997), 940 Estate (1990-1996) and 940 (1990-1996). Body styles across the 940 lineage span wagon and sedan, reflecting different market positions throughout production. The 940 Estate (1990-1996) generation is the most extensively documented, with 36 variants across engine options, transmissions, and trim levels. Each variant page provides engine displacement, power in HP and kW, 0–100 km/h acceleration, top speed, fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions, dimensions, and list price at launch.
Choose your 940 generation.
How many generations does the Volvo 940 have?
The Volvo 940 has 4 generations with 100 total variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Each generation has its own page listing all variants with engine specs, performance figures, and consumption data.
What years was the Volvo 940 produced?
The Volvo 940 has been produced 1990–1998. Throughout this period the model evolved across multiple generations, each introducing new engine options, body styles, and technology upgrades.
What body type is the Volvo 940?
The Volvo 940 is available as Wagon, Sedan. These body styles reflect the different market positions and use cases the model has served across its production history.
What would this actually cost you?
- Depreciation€10,976
- Fuel / energy€14,044
- Insurance€3,750
- Maintenance€3,000
- Road tax€1,600
Estimate only — insurance, maintenance and road tax are generic figures, not a quote for your car or country. Fuel/energy uses EU-average prices.
Main rivals
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Volvo 940: names by market
This model has been sold under different names across markets — same car, different badge or nameplate.
- S90
- V90
How performance changed across generations
| Generation | Power | 0–100 km/h | Variants | Price | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 940 Estate (1990-1996)1990–1996 | 128 hp | 11.9 s | 36 | €26k–€43k | ★ 3.1 |
| 940 Estate (1996-1998)1996–1998 | 147 hp | 10.3 s | 20 | €25k–€35k | ★ 3.2 |