What is the Volvo 740?
The Volvo 740 is a large family car in the 700 series, offered as a sedan and estate. Volvo introduced it as a four-cylinder alternative in the larger 700 range. The 744 code identifies the sedan and 745 the estate.
The 700 series was designed for comfort on everyday journeys and longer trips. A later update brought a revised front end and independent multi-link rear suspension.
Generations and engines
The US-market 740 generation covered here ran from 1985 to 1992. The sedan and estate versions are identified by the 744 and 745 codes.
US EPA versions span petrol and diesel engines from 2.3 L to 2.9 L. The wider 740 range included four-cylinder petrol choices and a six-cylinder diesel option.
How economical is the Volvo 740?
The best combined US EPA rating is 24 MPG. The lowest listed consumption is 9.8 L/100 km. The market versions described here use petrol or diesel engines.
EPA testing follows the US 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 740 sold?
In the United States, the 740 was sold from 1985 to 1992 as a sedan or estate. It was part of Volvo’s 700 series of large family cars.
Questions and answers
When was the Volvo 740 sold in the United States?
The EPA versions covered here run from 1985 to 1992.
Was the 740 a sedan or an estate?
Both: 744 denotes the sedan and 745 the estate.
What is the best combined EPA rating?
The best combined rating is 24 MPG.