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1987 Volvo 740/760 MPG & fuel economy

The 1987 Volvo 740/760 is a midsize car offered in 8 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 22 MPG combined (20 city / 26 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 17 to 22 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1986 model. Among 32 midsize cars rated for 1987, it ranks 9th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,114 a year to fuel.

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Combined 22 MPG 20 MPG city · 26 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,114 15,000 mi/yr · $14.09 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1987 #9 of 32 Midsize Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1987 Volvo 740/760's fuel average is 9.4 km/L (10.7 L/100 km), or 22 MPG combined: 8.5 km/L in the city and 11.1 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City208.511.8
Highway2611.19.0
Combined229.410.7

How it ranks among 1987 Midsize Cars

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  1. 1Dodge Aries25 MPG $1,860
  2. 2Plymouth Reliant25 MPG $1,860
  3. 3Ford Taurus24 MPG $1,938
  4. 4Dodge Lancer24 MPG $1,938
  5. 5Buick Century23 MPG $2,022
  6. 9Volvo 740/76022 MPG $2,114
  7. 32Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit/Silver Spur9 MPG $5,167
1987 740/760Other midsize carsClass median: $2,447/yr

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

740/760 MPG across model years

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8 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 2.3L 4-cyl · 4-speed manual
740/760		 Gas 20 MPG 26 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
RWD · 2.3L 4-cyl · 4-speed manual
740/760 Wagon		 Gas 19 MPG 26 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
RWD · 2.3L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
740/760		 Gas 19 MPG 23 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214
RWD · 2.3L 4-cyl turbo · 4-speed manual
740/760		 Gas 18 MPG 23 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325
RWD · 2.3L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
740/760 Wagon		 Gas 18 MPG 24 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325
RWD · 2.3L 4-cyl turbo · 4-speed automatic
740/760		 Gas 17 MPG 20 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583
RWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
740/760		 Gas 15 MPG 20 MPG 17 MPG — $2,735
RWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
740/760		 Gas 16 MPG 19 MPG 17 MPG — $2,735

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.3L 4-cyl
Transmission
4-speed manual
Drivetrain
RWD
Passenger volume
94 cu ft
Cargo volume
17 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
404 g/mi

1987 Volvo 740/760 vs. rivals

vs Audi 5000 19 MPG · $2,447/yr 740/760 saves $334/yr vs Lincoln Mark VII 19 MPG · $2,447/yr 740/760 saves $334/yr vs Cadillac Seville 18 MPG · $2,583/yr 740/760 saves $470/yr vs Cadillac Eldorado 18 MPG · $2,583/yr 740/760 saves $470/yr vs Lincoln Continental 19 MPG · $2,447/yr 740/760 saves $334/yr vs Mercedes-Benz 420 15 MPG · $3,950/yr 740/760 saves $1,836/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1987 Volvo 740/760?

Up to 22 MPG combined (20 city / 26 highway); ratings range from 17 to 22 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1987 Volvo 740/760 use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1987 Volvo 740/760?

The 1987 Volvo 740/760's fuel average is 9.4 km/L (10.7 L/100 km), or 22 MPG combined: 8.5 km/L in the city and 11.1 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1987 Volvo 740/760 per year?

About $2,114 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $14.09 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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