1985 Volvo 240

The 1985 Volvo 240 is listed in 10 versions in the EPA fuel economy database, with 2.1 L 4-cyl turbo and 2.3 L 4-cyl powertrains. Combined fuel economy ranges from 17 to 22 MPG (best: 10.7 L/100 km).

Model year1985
Versions10
ClassCompact Cars, Midsize-Large Station Wagons
DriveRear-Wheel Drive

Engines, transmissions & fuel economy

VersionPowertrainTransmissionDriveFuelMPG city / hwy / combL/100 km (comb)CO2 g/miClass
240 DL/GL/turbo2.1 L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 4-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular15 / 19 / 1713.8523Compact Cars
240 DL/GL/turbo2.1 L 4-cyl turboManual 4-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular15 / 21 / 1713.8523Compact Cars
240 DL/GL/turbo2.1 L 4-cyl turboManual 4-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular15 / 20 / 1713.8523Compact Cars
240 DL/GL/turbo2.3 L 4-cylAutomatic 4-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular18 / 22 / 2011.8444Compact Cars
240 DL/GL/turbo2.3 L 4-cylManual 4-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular20 / 26 / 2210.7404Compact Cars
240 DL/GL/turbo Wagon2.1 L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 4-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular15 / 19 / 1713.8523Midsize-Large Station Wagons
240 DL/GL/turbo Wagon2.1 L 4-cyl turboManual 4-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular15 / 21 / 1713.8523Midsize-Large Station Wagons
240 DL/GL/turbo Wagon2.1 L 4-cyl turboManual 4-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular15 / 20 / 1713.8523Midsize-Large Station Wagons
240 DL/GL/turbo Wagon2.3 L 4-cylAutomatic 4-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular18 / 22 / 2011.8444Midsize-Large Station Wagons
240 DL/GL/turbo Wagon2.3 L 4-cylManual 4-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular20 / 26 / 2210.7404Midsize-Large Station Wagons

Figures are EPA estimates for the U.S. market (U.S. gallons). Your mileage will vary. Transmissions: (S6) = 6-speed with manual select mode, (AV) = continuously variable, (AM) = automated manual.

Safety recalls

Check the NHTSA recall database for the 1985 Volvo 240.

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