Volvo 240 MPG by year — every rating on record
The Volvo 240 has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 4 model years, from 1990 to 1993. Across those years its best rated version returned 21 mpg (1990) and its thirstiest returned 19 mpg (1990). The EPA record holds 12 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Compact Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 6 | 21 mpg | 19 mpg | #31 of 46 (33th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars |
| 1991 | 2 | 21 mpg | 20 mpg | #36 of 60 (41th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars |
| 1992 | 2 | 21 mpg | 20 mpg | #35 of 58 (40th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars |
| 1993 | 2 | 21 mpg | 20 mpg | #34 of 55 (39th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Volvo 240 placed highest in 1990 at #31 of 46, and lowest in 1991 at #36 of 60. It spent 0 of its 4 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 12 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 2.3L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 18 | 23 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1993 | 2.3L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 19 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 1992 | 2.3L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 18 | 23 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1992 | 2.3L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 19 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 1991 | 2.3L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 18 | 23 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1991 | 2.3L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 19 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 1990 | 2.3L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (EGR) (FFS) | 17 | 21 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1990 | 2.3L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 17 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1990 | 2.3L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) BOSCH | 18 | 23 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1990 | 2.3L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (EGR) (FFS) | 18 | 25 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 1990 | 2.3L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (LH-3.1) (FFS) | 19 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 1990 | 2.3L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 19 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
What 240 fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1993 Volvo 240 burns 548 to 575 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,643 | $1,725 | $82 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,917 | $2,013 | $96 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,190 | $2,300 | $110 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1993 model year is $2,950 to $3,100 a year in fuel, or $4,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Compact Cars
Across the 498 nameplates EPA classifies as Compact Cars, the median best combined rating is 26 mpg. At 21 mpg the Volvo 240 is 5 mpg below the median, which is worth about $369 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Compact Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Volvo nameplates
Every Volvo model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.