1996 Volvo 960 Specs, MPG & Trims

EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 1996 Volvo 960 (18–19 MPG combined) across 3 listed configurations.

Overview

Body class
Compact Cars, Small Station Wagons
Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive
Engine
6-cyl, 2.9 L; 6-cyl, 2.5 L
Fuel type
Premium Gasoline
Combined MPG
18–19 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$4,350–$4,550
Configurations
3

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 1996 Volvo 960. Electric configurations are rated in MPGe.
PowertrainCityHighwayCombinedAnnual fuel costCO2
6-cyl 2.5 L · Premium Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive162218$4,550—
6-cyl 2.9 L · Premium Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive162419$4,350—

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 1996 Volvo 960 (3 rows). "Configuration" is the EPA configuration/engine name.
Configuration / engineDriveTransmissionCyl.Displ. (L)Fuel typeCityHwyComb.Annual cost
960Rear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 4-spd62.9Premium Gasoline162419$4,350
960 WagonRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 4-spd62.5Premium Gasoline162218$4,550
960 WagonRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 4-spd62.9Premium Gasoline162419$4,350

Frequently asked questions

What is the combined MPG of the 1996 Volvo 960?

According to EPA data, the 1996 Volvo 960 is rated at 18–19 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.

How many cylinders does the 1996 Volvo 960 have?

The EPA data lists 6 cylinders for this vehicle.

What fuel type does the 1996 Volvo 960 use?

It uses Premium Gasoline.

What is the annual fuel cost of the 1996 Volvo 960?

The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $4,350 to $4,550.