1989 Volvo 240 Specs, MPG & Trims

EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 1989 Volvo 240 (18–21 MPG combined) across 7 listed configurations.

Overview

Body class
Compact Cars, Midsize-Large Station Wagons
Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive
Engine
4-cyl, 2.3 L
Fuel type
Regular Gasoline
Combined MPG
18–21 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$3,200–$3,700
Configurations
7

MPG & fuel economy

City, highway and combined values below are EPA estimates. Where a powertrain has several configurations, the table shows the lowest–highest reported value. Electric configurations use MPGe.

EPA city, highway and combined ratings by powertrain for the 1989 Volvo 240. Electric configurations are rated in MPGe.
PowertrainCityHighwayCombinedAnnual fuel costCO2
4-cyl 2.3 L · Regular Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive16–1922–2618–21$3,200–$3,700—

Configurations & engine comparison

Each row is one configuration/engine combination reported by the EPA for this model year. Missing EPA values are shown as —.

Every EPA-listed configuration for the 1989 Volvo 240 (7 rows). "Configuration" is the EPA configuration/engine name.
Configuration / engineDriveTransmissionCyl.Displ. (L)Fuel typeCityHwyComb.Annual cost
240 DL/240 GLRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 4-spd42.3Regular Gasoline172219$3,550
240 DL/240 GLRear-Wheel DriveManual 5-spd42.3Regular Gasoline192621$3,200
240 DL/240 GLRear-Wheel DriveManual 5-spd42.3Regular Gasoline182521$3,200
240 DL/240 GL WagonRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 4-spd42.3Regular Gasoline162218$3,700
240 DL/240 GL WagonRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 4-spd42.3Regular Gasoline172219$3,550
240 DL/240 GL WagonRear-Wheel DriveManual 5-spd42.3Regular Gasoline182420$3,350
240 DL/240 GL WagonRear-Wheel DriveManual 5-spd42.3Regular Gasoline182521$3,200

Frequently asked questions

What is the combined MPG of the 1989 Volvo 240?

According to EPA data, the 1989 Volvo 240 is rated at 18–21 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.

How many cylinders does the 1989 Volvo 240 have?

The EPA data lists 4 cylinders for this vehicle.

What fuel type does the 1989 Volvo 240 use?

It uses Regular Gasoline.

What is the annual fuel cost of the 1989 Volvo 240?

The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $3,200 to $3,700.