Diesel and petrol · 1984–1993
Volvo 240
Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the Volvo 240. By the official figures, the 1993 uses 11.8 L/100km, about $3,803 a year in New Zealand.
- Fuel use
- 11.8 L/100km
- 1993 official
- A year's petrol
- $3,803
- at today's prices in New Zealand
- On a full tank
- 510 km
- 60 L tank
- Seats
- 5
What a 240 costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, New Zealand first.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $34.57 per 100 km | $3,803 |
| Australia | $2.42/L petrol | $28.40 per 100 km | $3,152 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £33.01 per 100 miles | £2,310 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $21.76 per 100 miles | $2,938 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
240, 1974–1993
Specs for the 2.3 B230F sedan; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Sedan
- Size class
- Medium
- Generation
- 240
- Built
- 1974-1993
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- RWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,785 mm
- Width
- 1,710 mm
- Height
- 1,430 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,650 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,300 kg
Engine
- Engine
- 2.3 L 4-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 2,316 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 85 kW
- Torque
- 190 Nm
- Gearbox
- 4-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel tank
- 60 L
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 1992 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 1991 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 1990 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 1989 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 1988 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 1987 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 1986 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 1985 | Petrol | 13.8 L/100km | 20 mpg | 17 mpg | — |
| 1984 | Diesel | 9.8 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 1984 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
Volvo 240 questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Volvo 240?
The 1993 Volvo 240 uses 11.8 L/100km by its official figures. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Volvo 240 cost to run a year in New Zealand?
About $3,803 a year at today's average petrol price of $2.94/L and a typical year's driving in New Zealand.
How far does a Volvo 240 go on a full tank?
About 510 km from its 60 L tank at its official fuel use.
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