El Volvo 940 (1990-1996) se ofreció con 19 configuraciones de motor distintas en toda su gama.
| Motor | Potencia | Par motor | Transmisión | Ruedas motrices | Velocidad máxima | 0-100 km/h | Consumo | Disponible en |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3L Gasolina | 165 hp | 264 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | — | — | — | 1 acabado |
| 2.3L Gasolina | 165 hp | 264 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 210 km/h | 9.0 s | 9.9 l/100km | 1 acabado |
| 2.0L Gasolina | 155 hp | 230 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 200 km/h | 9.7 s | 9.9 l/100km | 1 acabado |
| 2.3L Gasolina | 155 hp | 203 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | — | — | — | 1 acabado |
| 2.3L Gasolina | 155 hp | 203 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 200 km/h | 10.0 s | 10.1 l/100km | 1 acabado |
| 2.3L Gasolina | 135 hp | 230 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 180 km/h | 11.0 s | 10.3 l/100km | 4 acabados |
| 2.3L Gasolina | 135 hp | 230 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 190 km/h | 10.5 s | 9.7 l/100km | 4 acabados |
| 2.3L Gasolina | 131 hp | 185 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 180 km/h | 12.0 s | 10.2 l/100km | 3 acabados |
| 2.3L Gasolina | 131 hp | 185 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 190 km/h | 11.5 s | 9.7 l/100km | 3 acabados |
| 2.4L Diésel | 122 hp | 240 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 180 km/h | 12.0 s | 7.8 l/100km | 2 acabados |
| 2.4L Diésel | 122 hp | 240 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 185 km/h | 11.5 s | 7.9 l/100km | 2 acabados |
| 2.4L Diésel | 122 hp | 240 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 180 km/h | 12.0 s | 7.8 l/100km | 2 acabados |
| 2.4L Diésel | 122 hp | 240 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 185 km/h | 11.5 s | 7.9 l/100km | 2 acabados |
| 2.3L Gasolina | 116 hp | 183 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 175 km/h | 13.0 s | 9.8 l/100km | 2 acabados |
| 2.3L Gasolina | 116 hp | 183 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 185 km/h | 12.0 s | 9.4 l/100km | 2 acabados |
| 2.0L Gasolina | 112 hp | 158 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 180 km/h | 13.0 s | 9.4 l/100km | 2 acabados |
| 2.4L Diésel | 109 hp | 205 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | — | — | — | 1 acabado |
| 2.4L Diésel | 109 hp | 205 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 185 km/h | 12.0 s | 7.6 l/100km | 1 acabado |
| 2.4L Diésel | 82 hp | 145 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 160 km/h | 16.5 s | 7.5 l/100km | 1 acabado |
Cada fila es una configuración mecánica distinta — cilindrada, potencia, transmisión, tracción y tipo de combustible — deduplicada entre acabados que comparten el mismo motor. Las diferencias solo de acabado (interior, llantas, opciones) no crean una fila aparte.