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1985 Volvo 740/760 MPG & fuel economy

The 1985 Volvo 740/760 is a midsize car offered in 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 22 MPG combined (20 city / 26 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 18 to 22 MPG. That's up 3 MPG from the 1984 model. Among 46 midsize cars rated for 1985, it ranks 11th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,114 a year to fuel.

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Combined 22 MPG 20 MPG city · 26 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $2,114 15,000 mi/yr · $14.09 per 100 mi

Class rank, 1985 #11 of 46 Midsize Cars by fuel cost

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 1985 Volvo 740/760's fuel average is 9.4 km/L (10.7 L/100 km), or 22 MPG combined: 8.5 km/L in the city and 11.1 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	20	8.5	11.8
Highway	26	11.1	9.0
Combined	22	9.4	10.7

How it ranks among 1985 Midsize Cars

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1Chevrolet Citation II25 MPG $1,860
2Dodge Aries25 MPG $1,860
3Plymouth Reliant25 MPG $1,860
4Buick Century24 MPG $1,938
5Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera24 MPG $1,938
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11Volvo 740/76022 MPG $2,114
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46Maserati Quattroporte8 MPG $5,812

1985 740/760Other midsize carsClass median: $2,447/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

740/760 MPG across model years

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5 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
RWD · 2.3L 4-cyl · 4-speed manual 740/760	Gas	20 MPG	26 MPG	22 MPG	—	$2,114
RWD · 2.3L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic 740/760	Gas	19 MPG	23 MPG	21 MPG	—	$2,214
RWD · 2.3L 4-cyl turbo · 4-speed manual 740/760	Gas	17 MPG	23 MPG	19 MPG	—	$2,447
RWD · 2.3L 4-cyl turbo · 4-speed automatic 740/760	Gas	17 MPG	20 MPG	18 MPG	—	$2,583
RWD · 2.9L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic 740/760	Gas	16 MPG	21 MPG	18 MPG	—	$2,583

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 2.3L 4-cyl
Transmission: 4-speed manual
Drivetrain: RWD
Passenger volume: 95 cu ft
Cargo volume: 17 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 404 g/mi

1985 Volvo 740/760 vs. rivals

vs Audi 5000 19 MPG · $2,447/yr 740/760 saves $334/yr vs Lincoln Mark VII Diesel 22 MPG · $2,523/yr 740/760 saves $409/yr vs Lincoln Mark VII 17 MPG · $2,735/yr 740/760 saves $622/yr vs Lincoln Continental Diesel 22 MPG · $2,523/yr 740/760 saves $409/yr vs Cadillac Eldorado Diesel 20 MPG · $2,775/yr 740/760 saves $661/yr vs Cadillac Seville 17 MPG · $2,735/yr 740/760 saves $622/yr vs Lincoln Continental 17 MPG · $2,735/yr 740/760 saves $622/yr vs Volvo 740/760 Diesel 24 MPG · $2,312/yr 740/760 saves $199/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 1985 Volvo 740/760 Diesel (24 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1985 Volvo 740/760?

Up to 22 MPG combined (20 city / 26 highway); ratings range from 18 to 22 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1985 Volvo 740/760 use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1985 Volvo 740/760?