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Volvo 940 Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1988–1998) — First Generation

The Volvo 940 First Generation pairs traditional rear-wheel drive with robust engineering. Offered as a Sedan or practical Estate 5-door, it delivers dependable transport with a focus on safety and comfort.

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Volvo 940 Engines and Transmissions

The Volvo 940 engine range emphasizes smooth, durable gasoline power. A typical choice is the 2.0-liter unit paired with an automatic transmission, sending drive to the rear wheels for balanced handling. This setup suits both relaxed commuting and long-distance touring.

Sedan — Volvo 940 Engines and Transmissions

Sedan Volvo 940 Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
2.3 MT	Gasoline	2316 cm³	131 hp	96 kW	185 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.3 AT	Gasoline	2316 cm³	131 hp	96 kW	185 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
2.3 MT	Gasoline	2316 cm³	135 hp	99 kW	230 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.3 AT	Gasoline	2316 cm³	155 hp	114 kW	203 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
2.3 MT	Gasoline	2316 cm³	165 hp	121 kW	264 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.3 AT	Gasoline	2316 cm³	165 hp	121 kW	264 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
2.9 AT	Gasoline	2849 cm³	147 hp	108 kW	235 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
2.9 AT	Gasoline	2849 cm³	170 hp	125 kW	240 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
2.4 MT	Diesel	2383 cm³	82 hp	60 kW	145 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.4 MT	Diesel	2383 cm³	109 hp	80 kW	205 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.4 AT	Diesel	2383 cm³	109 hp	80 kW	205 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
2.4 MT	Diesel	2383 cm³	122 hp	90 kW	240 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.4 MT	Diesel	2383 cm³	165 hp	121 kW	240 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.4 AT	Diesel	2383 cm³	165 hp	121 kW	240 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1986 cm³	111 hp	82 kW	158 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1991 cm³	190 hp	140 kW	280 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.3 AT	Gasoline	2316 cm³	116 hp	85 kW	183 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
2.3 AT	Gasoline	2316 cm³	135 hp	99 kW	230 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1986 cm³	155 hp	114 kW	230 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD

Estate 5-door — Volvo 940 Engines and Transmissions

Estate 5-door Volvo 940 Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1991 cm³	190 hp	140 kW	280 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.3 MT	Gasoline	2316 cm³	131 hp	96 kW	185 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.3 AT	Gasoline	2316 cm³	135 hp	99 kW	230 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
2.3 MT	Gasoline	2316 cm³	155 hp	114 kW	203 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.3 MT	Gasoline	2316 cm³	165 hp	121 kW	264 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.3 AT	Gasoline	2316 cm³	165 hp	121 kW	264 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
2.4 MT	Diesel	2383 cm³	82 hp	60 kW	145 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.4 MT	Diesel	2383 cm³	109 hp	80 kW	205 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.4 AT	Diesel	2383 cm³	109 hp	80 kW	205 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
2.4 MT	Diesel	2383 cm³	122 hp	90 kW	240 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.4 AT	Diesel	2383 cm³	122 hp	90 kW	240 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
2.3 AT	Gasoline	2316 cm³	155 hp	114 kW	203 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1986 cm³	111 hp	82 kW	158 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.3 AT	Gasoline	2316 cm³	116 hp	85 kW	183 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
2.3 AT	Gasoline	2316 cm³	131 hp	96 kW	185 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD

Volvo 940 Dimensions

Sedan — Volvo 940 Dimensions

Sedan Volvo 940 Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Max weight
2.3 MT	4871 mm	1750 mm	1425 mm	2770 mm	1360 kg	1865 kg
2.3 AT	4871 mm	1750 mm	1425 mm	2770 mm	1360 kg	1865 kg
2.3 MT	4871 mm	1750 mm	1425 mm	2770 mm	1350 kg	1865 kg
2.3 AT	4871 mm	1750 mm	1425 mm	2770 mm	1415 kg	1975 kg
2.3 MT	4871 mm	1750 mm	1425 mm	2770 mm	1385 kg	1905 kg
2.3 AT	4871 mm	1750 mm	1425 mm	2770 mm	1385 kg	1905 kg
2.9 AT	4871 mm	1750 mm	1425 mm	2770 mm	1475 kg	1820 kg
2.9 AT	4871 mm	1750 mm	1425 mm	2770 mm	1475 kg	1820 kg
2.4 MT	4871 mm	1750 mm	1425 mm	2770 mm	1330 kg	1820 kg
2.4 MT	4871 mm	1750 mm	1425 mm	2770 mm	1378 kg	1880 kg
2.4 AT	4871 mm	1750 mm	1425 mm	2770 mm	1378 kg	1880 kg
2.4 MT	4871 mm	1750 mm	1425 mm	2770 mm	1416 kg	1945 kg
2.4 MT	4871 mm	1750 mm	1425 mm	2770 mm	1440 kg	1945 kg
2.4 AT	4871 mm	1750 mm	1425 mm	2770 mm	1440 kg	1945 kg
2.0 MT	4871 mm	1750 mm	1425 mm	2770 mm	1370 kg	1865 kg
2.0 MT	4871 mm	1750 mm	1425 mm	2770 mm	1380 kg	1880 kg
2.3 AT	4871 mm	1750 mm	1425 mm	2770 mm	1367 kg	1865 kg
2.3 AT	4871 mm	1750 mm	1425 mm	2770 mm	1370 kg	1865 kg
2.0 AT	4871 mm	1750 mm	1425 mm	2770 mm	1370 kg	1865 kg

Estate 5-door — Volvo 940 Dimensions

Estate 5-door Volvo 940 Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Max weight
2.0 MT	4810 mm	1750 mm	1435 mm	2770 mm	1430 kg	1960 kg
2.3 MT	4810 mm	1750 mm	1435 mm	2770 mm	1385 kg	1950 kg
2.3 AT	4810 mm	1750 mm	1435 mm	2770 mm	1476 kg	1970 kg
2.3 MT	4810 mm	1750 mm	1435 mm	2770 mm	1415 kg	1975 kg
2.3 MT	4810 mm	1750 mm	1435 mm	2770 mm	1420 kg	1950 kg
2.3 AT	4810 mm	1750 mm	1435 mm	2770 mm	1410 kg	1950 kg
2.4 MT	4810 mm	1750 mm	1435 mm	2770 mm	1404 kg	2025 kg
2.4 MT	4810 mm	1750 mm	1435 mm	2770 mm	1413 kg	1950 kg
2.4 AT	4810 mm	1750 mm	1435 mm	2770 mm	1413 kg	1950 kg
2.4 MT	4810 mm	1750 mm	1435 mm	2770 mm	1440 kg	1945 kg
2.4 AT	4810 mm	1750 mm	1435 mm	2770 mm	1440 kg	1945 kg
2.3 AT	4810 mm	1750 mm	1435 mm	2770 mm	1415 kg	1975 kg
2.0 MT	4810 mm	1750 mm	1435 mm	2770 mm	1385 kg	1950 kg
2.3 AT	4810 mm	1750 mm	1435 mm	2770 mm	1409 kg	1950 kg
2.3 AT	4810 mm	1750 mm	1435 mm	2770 mm	1385 kg	1950 kg

Volvo 940 Cargo Space

Sedan — Volvo 940 Cargo Space

Sedan Volvo 940 Cargo Space
Modification	Trunk volume min
2.3 MT	471 l
2.3 AT	471 l
2.3 MT	471 l
2.3 AT	471 l
2.3 MT	471 l
2.3 AT	471 l
2.9 AT	471 l
2.9 AT	471 l
2.4 MT	471 l
2.4 MT	471 l
2.4 AT	471 l
2.4 MT	471 l
2.4 MT	471 l
2.4 AT	471 l
2.0 MT	471 l
2.0 MT	471 l
2.3 AT	471 l
2.3 AT	471 l
2.0 AT	471 l

Estate 5-door — Volvo 940 Cargo Space

Estate 5-door Volvo 940 Cargo Space
Modification	Trunk volume min	Trunk volume max
2.0 MT	992 l	2125 l
2.3 MT	992 l	2125 l
2.3 AT	992 l	2125 l
2.3 MT	992 l	2125 l
2.3 MT	992 l	2125 l
2.3 AT	992 l	2125 l
2.4 MT	992 l	2125 l
2.4 MT	992 l	2125 l
2.4 AT	992 l	2125 l
2.4 MT	992 l	2125 l
2.4 AT	992 l	2125 l
2.3 AT	992 l	2125 l
2.0 MT	992 l	2125 l
2.3 AT	992 l	2125 l
2.3 AT	992 l	2125 l