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Volvo 940

Years1990–1996
BodyWagon
Variants36

The Volvo 940 is a wagon, produced 1990–1996.

Volvo 940 1990 wagon front view

Versions

This generation includes 36 variants available in Petrol and Diesel, with outputs ranging from 82 to 165 hp.

Performance

The quickest variant in this generation reaches 100 km/h in 9 seconds. All variants in this generation use RWD drive. Volvo 940 Estate Turbo leads this generation by power.

Select a variant below to compare full specifications, or use the fuel filter to narrow the list by powertrain type.

Volvo 94036 variants

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Variant
Power
0–100
Cons.
CO₂
Volvo 940 Estate Turbo
2,316 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
165hp / 121 kW
-s
-l/100km
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Volvo 940 Estate Turbo
2,316 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
165hp / 121 kW
9s
9.9l/100km
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Volvo 940 Estate GL 2.0i Turbo
1,986 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
155hp / 114 kW
9.9s
9.8l/100km
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Volvo 940 Estate GLE 16V
2,316 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
155hp / 114 kW
-s
-l/100km
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Volvo 940 Estate GLE 16V
2,316 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
155hp / 114 kW
10.5s
10.1l/100km
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Volvo 940 Estate 2.3i Turbo Malmö
2,316 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
135hp / 99 kW
11.5s
10.3l/100km
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Volvo 940 Estate 2.3i Turbo Malmö
2,316 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
135hp / 99 kW
10.5s
9.7l/100km
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Volvo 940 Estate 2.3i Turbo
2,316 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
135hp / 99 kW
11.5s
10.3l/100km
-
Volvo 940 Estate 2.3i Turbo
2,316 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
135hp / 99 kW
10.5s
9.7l/100km
-
Volvo 940 Estate Polar 2.3i Turbo Royal
2,316 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
135hp / 99 kW
11.5s
10.4l/100km
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Volvo 940 Estate Polar 2.3i Turbo Royal
2,316 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
135hp / 99 kW
10.5s
9.7l/100km
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Volvo 940 Estate Polar 2.3i Turbo
2,316 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
135hp / 99 kW
11.5s
10.4l/100km
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Volvo 940 Estate Polar 2.3i Turbo
2,316 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
135hp / 99 kW
10.5s
9.7l/100km
-
Volvo 940 Estate GLE 2.3i
2,316 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
131hp / 96 kW
12.5s
10.5l/100km
-
Volvo 940 Estate GLE 2.3i
2,316 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
131hp / 96 kW
11s
9.9l/100km
-
Volvo 940 Estate GL 2.3i
2,316 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
131hp / 96 kW
12.5s
10.5l/100km
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Volvo 940 Estate GL 2.3i
2,316 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
131hp / 96 kW
11s
9.9l/100km
-
Volvo 940 Estate Polar 2.3i
2,316 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
131hp / 96 kW
12.5s
10.5l/100km
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Volvo 940 Estate Polar 2.3i
2,316 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
131hp / 96 kW
11s
9.9l/100km
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Volvo 940 Estate GLE Turbo Diesel i.c.
2,383 cc·Automatic·RWD·Diesel
122hp / 90 kW
12.5s
7.8l/100km
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Volvo 940 Estate GLE Turbo Diesel i.c.
2,383 cc·Manual·RWD·Diesel
122hp / 90 kW
12s
8l/100km
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Volvo 940 Estate GL Turbo Diesel i.c.
2,383 cc·Automatic·RWD·Diesel
122hp / 90 kW
12.5s
7.8l/100km
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Volvo 940 Estate GL Turbo Diesel i.c.
2,383 cc·Manual·RWD·Diesel
122hp / 90 kW
12s
8l/100km
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Volvo 940 Estate Polar Turbo Diesel i.c. Royal
2,384 cc·Automatic·RWD·Diesel
122hp / 90 kW
12.5s
7.8l/100km
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Volvo 940 Estate Polar Turbo Diesel i.c. Royal
2,384 cc·Manual·RWD·Diesel
122hp / 90 kW
12s
8l/100km
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Volvo 940 Estate Polar Turbo Diesel i.c.
2,384 cc·Automatic·RWD·Diesel
122hp / 90 kW
12.5s
7.8l/100km
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Volvo 940 Estate Polar Turbo Diesel i.c.
2,384 cc·Manual·RWD·Diesel
122hp / 90 kW
12s
8l/100km
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Volvo 940 Estate Polar 2.3i Royal
2,316 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
116hp / 85 kW
13s
10l/100km
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Volvo 940 Estate Polar 2.3i Royal
2,316 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
116hp / 85 kW
12.5s
9.4l/100km
-
Volvo 940 Estate Polar 2.3i
2,316 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
116hp / 85 kW
13s
10l/100km
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Volvo 940 Estate Polar 2.3i
2,316 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
116hp / 85 kW
12.5s
9.4l/100km
-
Volvo 940 Estate GL 2.0i
1,986 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
112hp / 82 kW
13s
9.5l/100km
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Volvo 940 Estate Polar 2.0i
1,986 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
112hp / 82 kW
13s
9.5l/100km
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Volvo 940 Estate GL Turbo Diesel
2,383 cc·Automatic·RWD·Diesel
109hp / 80 kW
-s
-l/100km
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Volvo 940 Estate GL Turbo Diesel
2,383 cc·Manual·RWD·Diesel
109hp / 80 kW
12.5s
7.6l/100km
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Volvo 940 Estate GL Diesel
2,383 cc·Manual·RWD·Diesel
82hp / 60 kW
17s
7.6l/100km
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Updated Jun 2026 · Specifications sourced from manufacturer press releases and homologation documents.

Quick answers

What body type is the Volvo 940 Estate (1990-1996)?

The Volvo 940 Estate (1990-1996) is a wagon. All 36 variants in this generation share this body configuration. Full specifications including dimensions, weight, and cargo volume are listed on each variant page.

How many variants does the Volvo 940 Estate (1990-1996) have?

The Volvo 940 Estate (1990-1996) has 36 variants, each representing a distinct combination of engine output, transmission type, and equipment level. Browse the table below to compare power, acceleration, and consumption across all specs.

What years was the Volvo 940 Estate (1990-1996) produced?

The Volvo 940 Estate (1990-1996) was produced 1990–1996. During this production run the model was offered with multiple engine options and powertrain configurations. All variants from this period remain indexed with their original manufacturer specifications.

What fuel types are available in the Volvo 940 Estate (1990-1996)?

The Volvo 940 Estate (1990-1996) is available in Petrol, Diesel. Each fuel variant carries its own consumption rating, CO₂ output, and performance figures. Use the fuel filter above to narrow the list by powertrain type.