Volvo 740: generations and engines

The Volvo 740 was built from 1984 to 1992 in 2 generations, with 30 engine versions in our catalog (sedan, station wagon). Pick a generation to see its engines, horsepower and fuel economy.

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Production years1984–1992

Generations2

Engine versions30

Power82–190 hp

Body stylesSedan, Station wagon

FuelGasoline

Timeline

Volvo 740 generations

1984–1992
Volvo 740 (744)
- Sedan
- Gasoline
14 engine versions 82–190 hp
Engines below
1984–1992
Volvo 740 Combi (745)
- Station wagon
- Gasoline
16 engine versions 82–190 hp
Engines below

Specs

Volvo 740 engines

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

Volvo 740 (744)1984–1992 · 14 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power
2.3 (114 hp)	1984–1990	Gasoline	114 hp (84 kW)
2.3 (129 hp)	1984–1985	Gasoline	129 hp (95 kW)
2.3 (131 hp)	1984–1988	Gasoline	131 hp (96 kW)
2.4 Diesel (82 hp)	1984–1992	Gasoline	82 hp (60 kW)
2.3 (113 hp)	1985–1989	Gasoline	113 hp (83 kW)
2.3 (117 hp)	1986–1988	Gasoline	117 hp (86 kW)
2.3 Turbo (156 hp)	1986–1989	Gasoline	156 hp (115 kW)
2.3 (115 hp)	1987–1992	Gasoline	115 hp (85 kW)
2.3 16V (159 hp)	1987–1989	Gasoline	159 hp (117 kW)
2.3 (136 hp)	1988–1990	Gasoline	136 hp (100 kW)
2.3 (151 hp)	1988–1992	Gasoline	151 hp (111 kW)
2.3 16V (156 hp)	1988–1991	Gasoline	156 hp (115 kW)
2.3 Turbo (165 hp)	1989–1990	Gasoline	165 hp (121 kW)
2.3 Turbo (190 hp)	1989–1990	Gasoline	190 hp (140 kW)

Volvo 740 Combi (745)1984–1992 · 16 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power
2.3 (113 hp)	1984–1989	Gasoline	113 hp (83 kW)
2.3 (114 hp)	1984–1990	Gasoline	114 hp (84 kW)
2.3 (131 hp)	1984–1988	Gasoline	131 hp (96 kW)
2.3 Turbo (182 hp)	1984–1988	Gasoline	182 hp (134 kW)
2.4 Diesel (82 hp)	1984–1988	Gasoline	82 hp (60 kW)
2.4 Turbo-Diesel (109 hp)	1984–1992	Gasoline	109 hp (80 kW)
2.3 Turbo (156 hp)	1986–1989	Gasoline	156 hp (115 kW)
2.4 TD Interc. (122 hp)	1986–1988	Gasoline	122 hp (90 kW)
2.3 (115 hp)	1987–1992	Gasoline	115 hp (85 kW)
2.3 16V (156 hp)	1987–1990	Gasoline	156 hp (115 kW)
2.3 16V (159 hp)	1987–1989	Gasoline	159 hp (117 kW)
2.0 (112 hp)	1989–1991	Gasoline	112 hp (82 kW)
2.3 (136 hp)	1989–1990	Gasoline	136 hp (100 kW)
2.3 (151 hp)	1989–1992	Gasoline	151 hp (111 kW)
2.3 Turbo (165 hp)	1989–1990	Gasoline	165 hp (121 kW)
2.3 Turbo (190 hp)	1989–1990	Gasoline	190 hp (140 kW)

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