Volvo · 1984–1992 · Gas
Volvo 740/760 MPG by year
The EPA has rated 9 model years of the Volvo 740/760, from 1984 to 1992. The most fuel-efficient year is the 1991, at 22 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 1992 model is 5% more efficient than the best 1984 model (20 vs. 19 MPG). The 1992 model is 5% more efficient than the median midsize car that year (20 vs. 19 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- 740/760, most efficient version
- Range across configurations
- Class median
Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.
Every 740/760 model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Gas | 20 MPG lowest 18 |
18 / 26 | 19 | — | 2 | $2,325 |
| 1991 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 18 |
19 / 26 | 19 | — | 4 | $2,114 |
| 1990 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 17 |
19 / 26 | 20 | — | 9 | $2,214 |
| 1989 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 17 |
19 / 26 | 20.5 | — | 14 | $2,214 |
| 1988 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 16 |
19 / 26 | 20 | — | 6 | $2,114 |
| 1987 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 17 |
20 / 26 | 19 | — | 8 | $2,114 |
| 1986 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 18 |
20 / 26 | 19 | — | 6 | $2,114 |
| 1985 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 18 |
20 / 26 | 20 | — | 5 | $2,114 |
| 1984 | Gas | 19 MPG lowest 18 |
18 / 22 | 21 | — | 3 | $2,447 |
Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Volvo 740/760 year has the best fuel economy?
The 1986 Volvo 740/760, rated up to 22 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $2,114 a year.
Which Volvo 740/760 year has the worst fuel economy?
The 1984 model, whose most efficient version is rated 19 MPG combined (about $2,447 a year to fuel).
What is the fuel economy of the latest Volvo 740/760?
The 1992 Volvo 740/760 is rated up to 20 MPG combined.