Volvo 940 0–60 Times
The Volvo 940 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 3 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Week and Road & Track and more.
The fastest tested Volvo 940 is the 1991 Volvo 940 SE Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 7.8 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 16.20 seconds at 87.0 mph, according to Motor Week.
The slowest tested Volvo 940 is the 1991 Volvo 940 Turbo Sedan, which took 8.9 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 16.80 seconds at 81.8 mph, according to Road & Track.
Out of all the Volvo 940 tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 8.37 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 16.53 seconds at 83.60 mph.
Fastest 0–60
7.8sec
1991 SE Sedan
Average 0–60
8.37sec
Across 3 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
16.53sec
@ 83.6 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
8.9sec
1991 Turbo Sedan
Across 3 verified runs, the Volvo 940 ranges from 7.8 to 8.9 seconds 0–60, with a 8.37-second average.
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Volvo 940 0–60 times by model year
3 tests · 1 year
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1991
Volvo 940 · 3 verified runs
Avg 0–60
8.37
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
16.53
sec
Recorded Tests
3
#01
1991 Volvo 940 SE Sedan
7.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.20s
¼ mi @ 87.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 7.80 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.20 sec
- Trap Speed
- 87.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.3L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 4A
- MPG EPA
- 17 C / 20 H / 20 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Week
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 3
#02
1991 Volvo 940 Turbo Sedan
8.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.60s
¼ mi @ 82.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 8.40 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.60 sec
- Trap Speed
- 82.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.3L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 4A
- MPG EPA
- 17 C / 20 H / 18 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #2 of 3
#03
1991 Volvo 940 Turbo Sedan
8.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.80s
¼ mi @ 81.8 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 8.90 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.80 sec
- Trap Speed
- 81.8 mph
- Engine
- 2.3L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 4A
- MPG EPA
- 17 C / 20 H / 21.5 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Road & Track
- Overall Rank
- #3 of 3
How we verify Volvo 940 performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Volvo 940 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Volvo 940 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
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Volvo 940 performance FAQs
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The quickest Volvo 940 on record is the 1991 Volvo 940 SE Sedan, which runs 0–60 mph in 7.8 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 16.20 seconds at 87.0 mph.
The slowest recorded Volvo 940 is the 1991 Volvo 940 Turbo Sedan, which takes 8.9 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 16.80 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 3 verified runs, a Volvo 940 reaches 60 mph in 8.37 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 16.53 seconds at roughly 83.6 mph.
We have verified test data for 1 model year. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver, Motor Week and Road & Track. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Week
Road & Track
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Volvo 940 can do, not a single marketing claim.
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