What is the Volvo 240?
The Volvo 240 is a rear-wheel-drive family car that came as a sedan or estate. Its upright shape, roomy cabin and large bumpers gave it a practical look that became closely associated with Volvo. The model developed the earlier 140 series, with a revised front and chassis influenced by Volvo’s VESC safety concept car.
The 240 name covered several body styles: 242 for the two-door, 244 for the four-door sedan and 245 for the estate.
Generations and engines
The US-market 240 generation covered here ran from 1984 to 1993. Within that span, Volvo continued to offer the sedan and estate body styles associated with the 242, 244 and 245 codes.
US versions used petrol or diesel engines from 2.1 L to 2.4 L. Volvo introduced a new four-cylinder engine series with the 240, and the wider range also included diesel options.
How economical is the Volvo 240?
The best combined US EPA rating is 26 MPG. The lowest listed consumption is 9 L/100 km. The market versions described here use petrol or diesel engines.
EPA figures use the US test procedure. European WLTP and NEDC tests and Canada’s 5-cycle test follow different procedures, so their results are not directly comparable.
Where was the Volvo 240 sold?
In the United States, the 240 was sold from 1984 to 1993 in sedan and estate forms. Its three familiar body codes were 242, 244 and 245.
Questions and answers
What years does this Volvo 240 page cover?
It covers US EPA versions from 1984 to 1993.
What body styles did the 240 name include?
The codes are 242 for a two-door, 244 for a four-door sedan and 245 for an estate.
What is the best combined EPA fuel economy?
The highest combined rating is 26 MPG.