MPGTerminal

Volvo 740/760

1985–1988 · 25 configurations

Lowest
16
Average
20
Best
24
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The Volvo 740/760 has been tested by the EPA across 25 different configurations spanning model years 1985 through 1988. Over this period, the 740/760 has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 16 MPG to 24 MPG, with an overall average of 20 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
1988
2.3L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,300172018MPG
1988
2.3L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,000182420MPG
1988
2.3L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spd • Regular
$3,000182320MPG
1988
2.3L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,850192521MPG
1988
2.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,750151916MPG
1987
2.3L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,300172018MPG
1987
2.3L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$2,850192321MPG
1987
2.3L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spd • Regular
$2,700202622MPG
1987
2.3L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spd • Regular
$3,000182320MPG
1987
2.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,500152017MPG
1987
2.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,500161917MPG
1986
2.3L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,300172018MPG
1986
2.3L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$2,850192321MPG
1986
2.3L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spd • Regular
$3,000182320MPG
1986
2.3L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spd • Regular
$2,700202622MPG
1986
2.4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Diesel
$3,500212423MPG
1986
2.4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spd • Diesel
$3,400222724MPG
1986
2.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,300162018MPG
1985
2.3L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,300172018MPG
1985
2.3L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$2,850192321MPG
1985
2.3L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spd • Regular
$2,700202622MPG
1985
2.3L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spd • Regular
$3,150172319MPG
1985
2.4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Diesel
$3,500212423MPG
1985
2.4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spd • Diesel
$3,400222824MPG
1985
2.9L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,300162118MPG

Historical Efficiency

1988
21
1987
22
1986
24
1985
24

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (740/760) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Volvo 740/760. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

No NHTSA consumer complaints have been reported for this model.