Volvo 240: generations and engines

The Volvo 240 was built from 1974 to 1993 in 2 generations, with 41 engine versions in our catalog (sedan, station wagon). Pick a generation to see its engines, horsepower and fuel economy.

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Production years1974–1993

Generations2

Engine versions41

Power79–155 hp

Body stylesSedan, Station wagon

FuelGasoline, Diesel

Timeline

Volvo 240 generations

1974–1993
Volvo 240 (P242,P244)
- Sedan
- Gasoline
- Diesel
22 engine versions 79–155 hp
Engines below
1974–1993
Volvo 240 Combi (P245)
- Station wagon
- Gasoline
- Diesel
19 engine versions 79–155 hp
Engines below

Specs

Volvo 240 engines

The manufacturer's figures for each engine version: horsepower, torque, 0–62 mph, top speed and combined fuel economy.

Volvo 240 (P242,P244)1974–1993 · 22 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque
2.0 (82 hp)	1974–1976	Gasoline	82 hp (60 kW)
2.1 (123 hp)	1974–1980	Gasoline	123 hp (90 kW)
2.1 (97 hp)	1974–1975	Gasoline	97 hp (71 kW)
2.0 (90 hp)	1976–1978	Gasoline	90 hp (66 kW)
2.3 (140 hp)	1978–1980	Gasoline	140 hp (103 kW)
2.4 Diesel (82 hp)	1978–1985	Gasoline	82 hp (60 kW)
2.1 (100 hp)	1979–1980	Gasoline	100 hp (74 kW)
2.4 Diesel (82 hp)	1979–1993	Diesel	82 hp (60 kW)	103 lb-ft (140 Nm)
2.7 GLT6 (141 hp)	1979–1980	Gasoline	141 hp (104 kW)
2.0 (97 hp)	1980–1983	Gasoline	97 hp (71 kW)
2.1 (107 hp)	1980–1984	Gasoline	107 hp (79 kW)
2.1 Turbo (155 hp)	1980–1984	Gasoline	155 hp (114 kW)
2.3 (112 hp)	1980–1984	Gasoline	112 hp (82 kW)
2.3 (136 hp)	1980–1983	Gasoline	136 hp (100 kW)
2.3 (131 hp)	1983–1985	Gasoline	131 hp (96 kW)
2.0 (103 hp)	1984–1985	Gasoline	103 hp (76 kW)
2.3 (110 hp)	1984–1986	Gasoline	110 hp (81 kW)
2.3 (133 hp)	1984–1989	Gasoline	133 hp (98 kW)
2.3 (113 hp)	1986–1987	Gasoline	113 hp (83 kW)
2.3 (115 hp)	1986–1993	Gasoline	115 hp (85 kW)
2.4 Diesel (79 hp)	1986–1993	Diesel	79 hp (58 kW)
2.4 Diesel (79 hp) Automatic	1986–1993	Diesel	79 hp (58 kW)

Volvo 240 Combi (P245)1974–1993 · 19 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power
2.0 (82 hp)	1974–1975	Gasoline	82 hp (60 kW)
2.1 (122 hp)	1974–1979	Gasoline	122 hp (90 kW)
2.1 (97 hp)	1974–1975	Gasoline	97 hp (71 kW)
2.1 (100 hp)	1975–1980	Gasoline	100 hp (74 kW)
2.0 (90 hp)	1976–1982	Gasoline	90 hp (66 kW)
2.4 Diesel (82 hp)	1979–1993	Gasoline	82 hp (60 kW)
2.7 GLT6 (141 hp)	1979–1980	Gasoline	141 hp (104 kW)
2.0 (97 hp)	1980–1984	Gasoline	97 hp (71 kW)
2.1 (107 hp)	1980–1984	Gasoline	107 hp (79 kW)
2.1 Turbo (155 hp)	1980–1985	Gasoline	155 hp (114 kW)
2.3 (112 hp)	1980–1984	Gasoline	112 hp (82 kW)
2.3 (136 hp)	1983–1984	Gasoline	136 hp (100 kW)
2.0 (103 hp)	1984–1985	Gasoline	103 hp (76 kW)
2.3 (110 hp)	1984–1986	Gasoline	110 hp (81 kW)
2.3 (131 hp)	1984–1985	Gasoline	131 hp (96 kW)
2.3 (133 hp)	1984–1988	Gasoline	133 hp (98 kW)
2.3 (113 hp)	1986–1987	Gasoline	113 hp (83 kW)
2.3 (115 hp)	1986–1993	Gasoline	115 hp (85 kW)
2.4 Diesel (79 hp)	1988–1993	Diesel	79 hp (58 kW)

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