Volvo · 1984–1993 · Gas
Volvo 240 MPG by year
The EPA has rated 10 model years of the Volvo 240, from 1984 to 1993. The most fuel-efficient year is the 1984, at 23 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 1993 model is 9% less efficient than the best 1984 model (21 vs. 23 MPG). The 1993 model is 9% less efficient than the median compact car that year (21 vs. 23 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- 240, most efficient version
- Range across configurations
- Class median
Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.
Every 240 model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 20 |
19 / 26 | 23 | — | 3 | $2,214 |
| 1992 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 20 |
19 / 26 | 23 | — | 3 | $2,114 |
| 1991 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 20 |
19 / 26 | 23 | — | 3 | $2,114 |
| 1990 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 19 |
18 / 25 | 23 | — | 8 | $2,214 |
| 1989 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 18 |
19 / 26 | 24 | — | 5 | $2,214 |
| 1988 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 19 |
19 / 26 | 24 | — | 3 | $2,114 |
| 1987 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 20 |
19 / 26 | 24 | — | 3 | $2,114 |
| 1986 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 20 |
20 / 26 | 25 | — | 2 | $2,114 |
| 1985 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 17 |
20 / 26 | 25 | — | 5 | $2,114 |
| 1984 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 17 |
20 / 27 | 24 | — | 9 | $2,022 |
Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Volvo 240 year has the best fuel economy?
The 1984 Volvo 240, rated up to 23 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $2,022 a year.
Which Volvo 240 year has the worst fuel economy?
The 1993 model, whose most efficient version is rated 21 MPG combined (about $2,214 a year to fuel).
What is the fuel economy of the latest Volvo 240?
The 1993 Volvo 240 is rated up to 21 MPG combined.