Peugeot 605 (1989 – 1994) vs Volvo 960 (1990 – 1994): specs compared
Both offer around 200 hp at most. The Peugeot 605 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.6 s against 9.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 235 km/h against 210 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 6.4 L/100 km against 8.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,292 kg against 1,500 kg. At 4,870 mm, the Volvo 960 is 148 mm longer than the Peugeot 605.
| Specification |
Peugeot
605
1989 – 1994
|
Volvo
960
1990 – 1994
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Sweden |
| Documented years | 1989 – 1994 | 1990 – 1994 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 10 | 2 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 83 – 200 hp | 122 – 204 hp |
| Torque | 145 – 260 Nm | 235 – 267 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.6 – 17.6 s | 9.0 – 13.0 s |
| Top speed | 176 – 235 km/h | 180 – 210 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.4 – 11.7 L/100 km | 8.1 – 11.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,722 mm | 4,870 mm |
| Width | 1,798 mm | 1,750 mm |
| Height | 1,412 – 1,422 mm | 1,410 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,799 mm | 2,770 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,292 – 1,469 kg | 1,500 – 1,528 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.