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1990 Volvo 240 fuel economy

The EPA lists 11 versions of the 1990 Volvo 240. Combined fuel economy ranges from 19 to 21 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 18 city / 25 highway.

At a glance

Combined
19 to 21 MPG depending on version
City and highway
18 and 25 most efficient version
Yearly fuel cost
$3,200 EPA estimate, most efficient version

Source: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov

Every version the EPA tested

VersionEngineDriveCityHighwayCombinedYearly fuel cost
240
Manual 5-spd
4-cyl 2.3L Rear-Wheel Drive 182521 MPG $3,200
240
Manual 5-spd
4-cyl 2.3L Rear-Wheel Drive 192621 MPG $3,200
240 Wagon
Manual 5-spd
4-cyl 2.3L Rear-Wheel Drive 192521 MPG $3,200
240 Wagon
Manual 5-spd
4-cyl 2.3L Rear-Wheel Drive 182521 MPG $3,200
240
Automatic 4-spd
4-cyl 2.3L Rear-Wheel Drive 182320 MPG $3,350
240 Wagon
Manual 5-spd
4-cyl 2.3L Rear-Wheel Drive 182420 MPG $3,350
240
Automatic 4-spd
4-cyl 2.3L Rear-Wheel Drive 172119 MPG $3,550
240
Automatic 4-spd
4-cyl 2.3L Rear-Wheel Drive 172319 MPG $3,550
240 Wagon
Automatic 4-spd
4-cyl 2.3L Rear-Wheel Drive 172319 MPG $3,550
240 Wagon
Automatic 4-spd
4-cyl 2.3L Rear-Wheel Drive 172119 MPG $3,550
240 Wagon
Automatic 4-spd
4-cyl 2.3L Rear-Wheel Drive 172219 MPG $3,550
EPA estimates under standard test conditions. Your mileage will vary with driving style, load and weather.

At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $3,200 per year in fuel, versus $3,550 for the least efficient.

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