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1990 Volvo 240 MPG & fuel economy

The 1990 Volvo 240 is a compact car offered in 8 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 21 MPG combined (18 city / 25 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 19 to 21 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1989 model. Among 38 compact cars rated for 1990, it ranks 27th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,214 a year to fuel.

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Combined 21 MPG 18 MPG city · 25 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,214 15,000 mi/yr · $14.76 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1990 #27 of 38 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1990 Volvo 240's fuel average is 8.9 km/L (11.2 L/100 km), or 21 MPG combined: 7.7 km/L in the city and 10.6 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City187.713.1
Highway2510.69.4
Combined218.911.2

How it ranks among 1990 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Ford Escort32 MPG $1,453
  2. 2Pontiac Lemans30 MPG $1,550
  3. 3Isuzu Stylus30 MPG $1,550
  4. 4Volkswagen Jetta Diesel34 MPG $1,632
  5. 5Mazda 323 Protege28 MPG $1,661
  6. 27Volvo 24021 MPG $2,214
  7. 38Mercedes-Benz 56014 MPG $4,232
1990 240Other compact carsClass median: $2,022/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

240 MPG across model years

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8 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 2.3L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
240		 Gas 18 MPG 25 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214
RWD · 2.3L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
240		 Gas 19 MPG 26 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214
RWD · 2.3L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
240 Wagon		 Gas 19 MPG 25 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214
RWD · 2.3L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
240 Wagon		 Gas 18 MPG 24 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325
RWD · 2.3L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
240		 Gas 18 MPG 23 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325
RWD · 2.3L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
240		 Gas 17 MPG 21 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447
RWD · 2.3L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
240		 Gas 17 MPG 23 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447
RWD · 2.3L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
240 Wagon		 Gas 17 MPG 22 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.3L 4-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
RWD
Tailpipe CO₂
423 g/mi

1990 Volvo 240 vs. rivals

vs Mercedes-Benz 300 Diesel 26 MPG · $2,135/yr 300 Diesel saves $80/yr vs Saab 900 22 MPG · $2,114/yr 900 saves $101/yr vs Acura Legend 19 MPG · $2,447/yr 240 saves $233/yr vs Lexus ES 19 MPG · $2,447/yr 240 saves $233/yr vs BMW 5 Series 18 MPG · $2,583/yr 240 saves $369/yr vs Mercedes-Benz 300 18 MPG · $3,292/yr 240 saves $1,077/yr vs Jaguar XJ 17 MPG · $3,485/yr 240 saves $1,271/yr vs Mercedes-Benz 560 14 MPG · $4,232/yr 240 saves $2,018/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1990 Volvo 240?

Up to 21 MPG combined (18 city / 25 highway); ratings range from 19 to 21 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1990 Volvo 240 use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1990 Volvo 240?

The 1990 Volvo 240's fuel average is 8.9 km/L (11.2 L/100 km), or 21 MPG combined: 7.7 km/L in the city and 10.6 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1990 Volvo 240 per year?

About $2,214 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $14.76 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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