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Volvo 740 Wheel Size
The Volvo 740 has a number of different wheel and tyre options. When it comes to wheel size, these range from 15x6 inches for Sedan in 1991.
Year | Body Type | Front Tyre Size | Front Rim | Rear Tyre Size | Rear Rim | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1991 | Sedan | — | 15x6 inches | — | 15x6 inches | |
1991 | Wagon | — | 15x6 inches | — | 15x6 inches | |
1990 | Sedan | — | 15x6 inches | — | 15x6 inches | |
1990 | Wagon | — | 15x6 inches | — | 15x6 inches | |
1989 | Sedan | — | 15x6 inches | — | 15x6 inches | |
1989 | Wagon | — | 15x6 inches | — | 15x6 inches | |
1988 | Sedan | — | 15x6 inches | — | 15x6 inches | |
1988 | Wagon | — | 15x6 inches | — | 15x6 inches | |
1987 | Sedan | — | 15x6 inches | — | 15x6 inches | |
1987 | Wagon | — | 15x6 inches | — | 15x6 inches |
Volvo 740 Models Price and Specs
The price range for the Volvo 740 varies based on the trim level you choose. Starting at $4,070 and going to $7,150 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 | |
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1991 | Wagon | 2.3L, ULP, 4 SP AUTO | $4,070 | $6,050 | |
1991 | Sedan | 2.3L, Leaded, 4 SP AUTO | $4,840 | $7,150 | |
1990 | Wagon | 2.3L, ULP, 4 SP AUTO | $4,070 | $9,680 | |
1990 | Sedan | 2.3L, ULP, 4 SP AUTO | $4,290 | $8,690 | |
1989 | Sedan | 2.3L, Leaded, 4 SP AUTO | $4,070 | $8,690 | |
1989 | Wagon | 2.3L, ULP, 4 SP AUTO | $4,290 | $9,680 | |
1988 | Sedan | 2.3L, ULP, 5 SP MAN | $3,740 | $8,690 | |
1988 | Wagon | 2.3L, ULP, 4 SP AUTO | $4,290 | $9,680 | |
1987 | Sedan | 2.3L, Leaded, 4 SP AUTO | $3,190 | $8,580 | |
1987 | Wagon | 2.3L, ULP, 4 SP AUTO | $6,820 | $9,680 |
Volvo 740 Dimensions
The dimensions of the Volvo 740 Wagon and Sedan vary according to year of manufacture and spec level.
Year | Body Type | Height x Width x Length | Ground Clearance | |
---|---|---|---|---|
1991 | Wagon | 1470x1750x4812 mm | — | |
1991 | Sedan | 1410x1750x4785 mm | 120 mm | |
1990 | Wagon | 1470x1750x4812 mm | — | |
1990 | Sedan | 1410x1750x4785 mm | 120 mm | |
1989 | Wagon | 1470x1750x4812 mm | 120 mm | |
1989 | Sedan | 1410x1750x4785 mm | 120 mm | |
1988 | Sedan | 1430x1750x4812 mm | 120 mm | |
1988 | Wagon | 1470x1750x4812 mm | 120 mm | |
1987 | Sedan | 1410x1750x4785 mm | 120 mm | |
1987 | Wagon | 1470x1750x4812 mm | — |
Volvo 740 Fuel Consumption
The Volvo 740 is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by Leaded and ULP fuel type(s). It has an estimated fuel consumption starting from 8.7L/100km for Sedan /Leaded for the latest year the model was manufactured.
Year | Body Type | Fuel Consumption* | Engine | Fuel Type | Transmission | |
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1991 | Sedan | 8.7L/100km | 2.3L | Leaded | 4 SP AUTO | |
1991 | Wagon | 9.8L/100km | 2.3L | ULP | 4 SP AUTO | |
1990 | Sedan | 8.7L/100km | 2.3L | Leaded | 4 SP AUTO | |
1990 | Sedan | 9.1L/100km | 2.3L | ULP | 4 SP AUTO | |
1990 | Wagon | 9.8L/100km | 2.3L | ULP | 4 SP AUTO | |
1989 | Sedan | 8.7L/100km | 2.3L | Leaded | 4 SP AUTO | |
1989 | Sedan | 10L/100km | 2.3L | ULP | 4 SP AUTO | |
1989 | Wagon | 9.1L/100km | 2.3L | ULP | 4 SP AUTO | |
1988 | Sedan | 8.1L/100km | 2.3L | ULP | 5 SP MAN | |
1988 | Sedan | 8.7L/100km | 2.3L | Leaded | 4 SP AUTO | |
1988 | Wagon | 9.1L/100km | 2.3L | ULP | 4 SP AUTO | |
1987 | Sedan | 8.1L/100km | 2.3L | ULP | 4 SP MAN & O/D | |
1987 | Sedan | 8.7L/100km | 2.3L | Leaded | 4 SP AUTO | |
1987 | Wagon | 10.3L/100km | 2.3L | ULP | 4 SP AUTO |
Volvo 740 Towing Capacity
The Volvo 740 has maximum towing capacity of 1600kg for the latest model available.
Year | Body Type | Braked Capacity from | Braked Capacity to | |
---|---|---|---|---|
1991 | Sedan | 1600kg | 1600kg | |
1991 | Wagon | 1600kg | 1600kg | |
1990 | Sedan | 1600kg | 1600kg | |
1990 | Wagon | 1600kg | 1600kg | |
1989 | Sedan | 1600kg | 1600kg | |
1989 | Wagon | 1600kg | 1600kg | |
1988 | Sedan | 1600kg | 1600kg | |
1988 | Wagon | 1600kg | 1600kg | |
1987 | Sedan | 1200kg | 1600kg | |
1987 | Wagon | 1600kg | 1600kg |