How much petrol will 940 2.0SE be using?

lukkor · Feb 21st, 2007, 18:46

Hi,

can anybody reliably predict, how much petrol 940 2.0SE from 1993 will be using? Or just estimate - much or not? There's one quite nicely looking in the advert and that is one of my concerns - fuel usage. Do you know any other obvious things I should be suspicious about when going to buy this model? They say it's MOTed till November 2007.

Thank you for your help,

Lukasz

James_N · Feb 21st, 2007, 18:49

Old volvo's arent the cars you buy if you worry about fuel consumption.

typically mid 25's or around 30 on a run.

If you want economy, buy a VW Lupo diesel.

lukkor · Feb 21st, 2007, 19:05

No, it's not about economy; I just don't want to spend everything on fuel. 10l/100km what you tell me is quite acceptable, I guess. Thanks for the estimate.

Jynx · Feb 21st, 2007, 19:57

dont know if this is any use to you but i put £20 in my 2 ltr turbo on sunday upto now i've got 126 miles out of it with a bit left to go, thats a lot of start stop town work & few reasonable good runs, what it converts to in miles i havent got a clue.

whilst on the subject of fuel could anyone tell me if the 940 has any sort of fuel light & reserve amount, coz i cant remember

lukkor · Feb 21st, 2007, 21:24

Yes, it is of great use! I do not worry about fuel prices any more, it's quite moderate what you guys say here. Anyway - I understand that fuel usage is not the most important number about volvo.

Thanks!

telmo · Feb 22nd, 2007, 12:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by James_N

Old volvo's arent the cars you buy if you worry about fuel consumption.

typically mid 25's or around 30 on a run.

If you want economy, buy a VW Lupo diesel.

I understand what you mean, but a VW nowadays is very far from the "people's car" idea...Here in Portugal all tasks in a referenced VW garage are too expensive, and properly the 3 cyl diesel engine is not very reliable...and to the low fuel consumption you have to add some (lots of) oil to keep running at all...

RollingThunder · Feb 22nd, 2007, 12:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by James_N

typically mid 25's or around 30 on a run.

Yep, thats pretty much what I got from my 1994 2.0l turbo 940 estate (manual). The 2.3 LPT is notably more thirsty.

Feb 22nd, 2007, 13:51

I had a 940gl for 7.5 years and I would agree with 25 - 30 miles to the gallon. Which I think is good, especially when you consider the reliability of these cars. the only cost to me was renewing tax, insurance and mots so 30mpg is great!!
my dad has a website all about the town we live in. He's worked so hard putting it together but has had very few hits. could you make an old man happy by visiting? Please?? Here's his website address:

www.cwmbranonline.com
thanks!!

thehighlander · Mar 11th, 2007, 08:03

my highlander takes a juicy £67 to fill the tank...hey i bet an actual take takes less !!

Feb 21st, 2007, 18:46	#1
lukkor New Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2010 17:05 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Torrance	How much petrol will 940 2.0SE be using? Hi, can anybody reliably predict, how much petrol 940 2.0SE from 1993 will be using? Or just estimate - much or not? There's one quite nicely looking in the advert and that is one of my concerns - fuel usage. Do you know any other obvious things I should be suspicious about when going to buy this model? They say it's MOTed till November 2007. Thank you for your help, Lukasz __________________

Feb 21st, 2007, 18:49	#2
James_N VOC Member Last Online: May 20th, 2024 12:09 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Stafford View Photos By: James_N	Old volvo's arent the cars you buy if you worry about fuel consumption. typically mid 25's or around 30 on a run. If you want economy, buy a VW Lupo diesel. __________________ 1997 Volvo 940 LPT Celebration. 187,700 miles, manual.

Feb 21st, 2007, 19:05	#3
lukkor New Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2010 17:05 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Torrance	No, it's not about economy; I just don't want to spend everything on fuel. 10l/100km what you tell me is quite acceptable, I guess. Thanks for the estimate. __________________

Feb 21st, 2007, 19:57	#4
Jynx Junior Member Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2012 07:00 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: East Sussex	dont know if this is any use to you but i put £20 in my 2 ltr turbo on sunday upto now i've got 126 miles out of it with a bit left to go, thats a lot of start stop town work & few reasonable good runs, what it converts to in miles i havent got a clue. whilst on the subject of fuel could anyone tell me if the 940 has any sort of fuel light & reserve amount, coz i cant remember __________________ present....1992..940 estate past 1995.. 850 T5 estate 1992.. 940 estate 1994.. 440 1986.. 340 1974..245 estate

Feb 21st, 2007, 21:24	#5
lukkor New Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2010 17:05 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Torrance	OK, not bad. Yes, it is of great use! I do not worry about fuel prices any more, it's quite moderate what you guys say here. Anyway - I understand that fuel usage is not the most important number about volvo. Thanks! __________________

Feb 22nd, 2007, 13:51	#8
scud143 Guest Location:	fuel consumption I had a 940gl for 7.5 years and I would agree with 25 - 30 miles to the gallon. Which I think is good, especially when you consider the reliability of these cars. the only cost to me was renewing tax, insurance and mots so 30mpg is great!! my dad has a website all about the town we live in. He's worked so hard putting it together but has had very few hits. could you make an old man happy by visiting? Please?? Here's his website address: www.cwmbranonline.com thanks!!

Mar 11th, 2007, 08:03	#9
thehighlander THE HIGHLANDER Last Online: Jan 11th, 2010 12:46 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: stoke-on-trent	highlander my highlander takes a juicy £67 to fill the tank...hey i bet an actual take takes less !!

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