Mitsubishi Expo vs Volvo 240
The Volvo 240 is more fuel-efficient at 22 MPG combined, against 21 MPG for the Mitsubishi Expo. At EPA assumptions that is about $150 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Mitsubishi Expo | Volvo 240 | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 45 | 29 |
| Most reported problem | Seat belts | Air bags |
| Crashes and fires | 1 and 0 | 8 and 0 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 70,000 miles | 160,000 miles |
| Recalls | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 21 MPG | 22 MPG |
| City and highway | 18 and 24 | 19 and 26 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,200 | $3,050 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 45 complaints for the Mitsubishi Expo and 29 for the Volvo 240. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 2 for the Mitsubishi Expo, 0 for the Volvo 240.