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1990 Volvo 740 fuel economy

The EPA lists 16 versions of the 1990 Volvo 740. Combined fuel economy ranges from 18 to 21 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 19 city / 26 highway.

At a glance

Combined
18 to 21 MPG depending on version
City and highway
19 and 26 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
740
Manual 5-spd		 4-cyl 2.3L Rear-Wheel Drive 192621 MPG $3,200
740 Wagon
Manual 5-spd		 4-cyl 2.3L Rear-Wheel Drive 192621 MPG $3,200
740
Automatic 4-spd		 4-cyl 2.3L Rear-Wheel Drive 182320 MPG $3,350
740
Manual 5-spd		 4-cyl 2.3L Rear-Wheel Drive 182420 MPG $3,350
740
Automatic 4-spd		 4-cyl 2.3L Rear-Wheel Drive 182420 MPG $3,350
740
Manual 4-spd		 4-cyl 2.3L Rear-Wheel Drive 182320 MPG $3,350
740 Wagon
Automatic 4-spd		 4-cyl 2.3L Rear-Wheel Drive 182320 MPG $3,350
740 Wagon
Manual 5-spd		 4-cyl 2.3L Rear-Wheel Drive 182420 MPG $3,350
740 Wagon
Automatic 4-spd		 4-cyl 2.3L Rear-Wheel Drive 182420 MPG $3,350
740 Wagon
Manual 4-spd		 4-cyl 2.3L Rear-Wheel Drive 182320 MPG $3,350
740 16-Valve
Manual 4-spd		 4-cyl 2.3L Rear-Wheel Drive 162419 MPG $3,550
740 16-Valve Wagon
Manual 4-spd		 4-cyl 2.3L Rear-Wheel Drive 162419 MPG $3,550
740
Automatic 4-spd		 4-cyl 2.3L Rear-Wheel Drive 162018 MPG $3,700
740 16-Valve
Automatic 4-spd		 4-cyl 2.3L Rear-Wheel Drive 162218 MPG $3,700
740 16-Valve Wagon
Automatic 4-spd		 4-cyl 2.3L Rear-Wheel Drive 162218 MPG $3,700
740 Wagon
Automatic 4-spd		 4-cyl 2.3L Rear-Wheel Drive 162018 MPG $3,700
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 $3,700 for the least efficient.

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