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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
The dimensions shown above are for the base model. See All Volvo 740 Wheel Sizes

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
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
See All Volvo 740 Pricing and Specs

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
The dimensions shown above are for the base model. See All Volvo 740 Dimensions

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
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
* Combined fuel consumption See All Volvo 740 Pricing and Specs for 1991

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
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