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Volvo 265 Models Price and Specs

The price range for the Volvo 265 varies based on the trim level you choose. Starting at $2,640 and going to $4,070 for the latest year the model was manufactured. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below.

Year Body Type Specs Price from Price to
1982 Wagon 2.8L, Leaded, 3 SP AUTO $2,640 $4,070
1981 Wagon 2.8L, Leaded, 3 SP AUTO $2,640 $4,070
1980 Wagon 2.7L, Leaded, 3 SP AUTO
1979 Wagon 2.7L, Leaded, 3 SP AUTO
1978 Wagon 2.7L, Leaded, 3 SP AUTO
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Volvo 265 Dimensions

The dimensions of the Volvo 265 Wagon vary according to year of manufacture and spec level.

Year Body Type Height x Width x Length Ground Clearance
1982 Wagon 1460x1710x4898 mm 140 mm
1981 Wagon 1460x1710x4898 mm 140 mm
1980 Wagon 1460x1710x4898 mm 140 mm
1979 Wagon 1460x1710x4898 mm 140 mm
1978 Wagon 1460x1710x4898 mm 140 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model. See All Volvo 265 Dimensions

Volvo 265 Wheel Size

The Volvo 265 has a number of different wheel and tyre options. When it comes to wheel size, these range from 14x5.5 inches for Wagon in 1982.

Year Body Type Front Tyre Size Front Rim Rear Tyre Size Rear Rim
1982 Wagon 14x5.5 inches 14x5.5 inches
1981 Wagon 14x5.5 inches 14x5.5 inches
1980 Wagon 14x5.5 inches 14x5.5 inches
1979 Wagon 14x5.5 inches 14x5.5 inches
1978 Wagon 14x5.5 inches 14x5.5 inches
The dimensions shown above are for the base model. See All Volvo 265 Wheel Sizes

Volvo 265 Towing Capacity

The Volvo 265 has maximum towing capacity of 1500kg for the latest model available.

Year Body Type Braked Capacity from Braked Capacity to
1982 Wagon 1500kg 1500kg
1981 Wagon 1500kg 1500kg
1980 Wagon 1500kg 1500kg
1979 Wagon 1500kg 1500kg
1978 Wagon 1500kg 1500kg
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Volvo 265 Fuel Consumption

The Volvo 265 is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by Leaded fuel type(s). It has an estimated fuel consumption starting from 13.8L/100km for Wagon /Leaded for the latest year the model was manufactured.

Year Body Type Fuel Consumption* Engine Fuel Type Transmission
1982 Wagon 13.8L/100km 2.8L Leaded 3 SP AUTO
1981 Wagon 13.8L/100km 2.8L Leaded 3 SP AUTO
1980 Wagon 13.5L/100km 2.7L Leaded 3 SP AUTO
1979 Wagon 13.5L/100km 2.7L Leaded 3 SP AUTO
1978 Wagon 2.7L Leaded 3 SP AUTO
* Combined fuel consumption See All Volvo 265 Pricing and Specs for 1982