1984 Volvo 240 DL/GL/Turbo MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 1984 Volvo 240 DL/GL/Turbo.

The 1984 Volvo 240 DL/GL/Turbo has 14 model options: Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.1 L, Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.1 L, Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L, Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L, Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L, Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L, Automatic 3-spd 6-cyl, 2.4 L, Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.4 L, Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.1 L, Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.1 L, Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L, Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L, Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L and Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L.

The 1984 Volvo 240 DL/GL/Turbo Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.1 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 1984 Volvo 240 DL/GL/Turbo Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.1 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 1984 Volvo 240 DL/GL/Turbo Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 1984 Volvo 240 DL/GL/Turbo Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 1984 Volvo 240 DL/GL/Turbo Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 1984 Volvo 240 DL/GL/Turbo Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 1984 Volvo 240 DL/GL/Turbo Automatic 3-spd 6-cyl, 2.4 L runs on diesel and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 1984 Volvo 240 DL/GL/Turbo Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.4 L runs on diesel and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 1984 Volvo 240 DL/GL/Turbo Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.1 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 1984 Volvo 240 DL/GL/Turbo Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.1 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 1984 Volvo 240 DL/GL/Turbo Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 1984 Volvo 240 DL/GL/Turbo Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 1984 Volvo 240 DL/GL/Turbo Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 1984 Volvo 240 DL/GL/Turbo Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 1984 Volvo 240 DL/GL/Turbo Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 1984 Volvo 240 DL/GL/Turbo is 21 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.1 L171620
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.1 L181621
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L201823
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L191822
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L232027
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L222026
Automatic 3-spd 6-cyl, 2.4 L242226
Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.4 L262331
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.1 L171620
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.1 L181621
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L201823
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L191822
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L232027
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L222026

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1984 Volvo 240 DL/GL/Turbo?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 1984 Volvo 240 DL/GL/Turbo is $3,182.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 1984 Volvo 240 DL/GL/Turbo to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $4,411 more on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model OptionFuel Cost5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.1 L$3,700spend $7,000 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.1 L$3,500spend $6,000 more
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L$3,150spend $4,250 more
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L$3,300spend $5,000 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L$2,700spend $2,000 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L$2,850spend $2,750 more
Automatic 3-spd 6-cyl, 2.4 L$3,200spend $4,500 more
Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.4 L$2,950spend $3,250 more
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.1 L$3,700spend $7,000 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.1 L$3,500spend $6,000 more
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L$3,150spend $4,250 more
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L$3,300spend $5,000 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L$2,700spend $2,000 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L$2,850spend $2,750 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1984 Volvo 240 DL/GL/Turbo Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 1984 Volvo 240 DL/GL/Turbo will consume in one year is 15 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.1 L18
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.1 L17
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L15
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L16
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L13
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L14
Automatic 3-spd 6-cyl, 2.4 L15
Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.4 L14
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.1 L18
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.1 L17
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L15
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L16
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L13
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L14

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 1984 Volvo 240 DL/GL/Turbo Emit?

The 1984 Volvo 240 DL/GL/Turbo will emit an average of about -15,000 grams of CO2 per year.

🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 1 tree would be needed to offset emissions from the 1984 Volvo 240 DL/GL/Turbo.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 14 1984 Volvo 240 DL/GL/Turbo model options.

Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.1 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Volvo 240 DL/GL/Turbo Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.1 L:

City MPG16
Highway MPG20
Combined MPG17
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $7,000
Fuel Cost$3,700
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum18
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Cylinders4
Displacement2.1
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.1 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Volvo 240 DL/GL/Turbo Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.1 L:

City MPG16
Highway MPG21
Combined MPG18
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $6,000
Fuel Cost$3,500
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum17
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Cylinders4
Displacement2.1
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Volvo 240 DL/GL/Turbo Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L:

City MPG18
Highway MPG23
Combined MPG20
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $4,250
Fuel Cost$3,150
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum15
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Cylinders4
Displacement2.3
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Volvo 240 DL/GL/Turbo Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L:

City MPG18
Highway MPG22
Combined MPG19
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $5,000
Fuel Cost$3,300
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum16
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Cylinders4
Displacement2.3
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Volvo 240 DL/GL/Turbo Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L:

City MPG20
Highway MPG27
Combined MPG23
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $2,000
Fuel Cost$2,700
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum13
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Cylinders4
Displacement2.3
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Volvo 240 DL/GL/Turbo Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L:

City MPG20
Highway MPG26
Combined MPG22
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $2,750
Fuel Cost$2,850
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum14
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Cylinders4
Displacement2.3
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic 3-spd 6-cyl, 2.4 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Volvo 240 DL/GL/Turbo Automatic 3-spd 6-cyl, 2.4 L:

City MPG22
Highway MPG26
Combined MPG24
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $4,500
Fuel Cost$3,200
Fuel Type 1Diesel
ATV TypeDiesel
Barrels of Petroleum15
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Cylinders6
Displacement2.4
TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.4 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Volvo 240 DL/GL/Turbo Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.4 L:

City MPG23
Highway MPG31
Combined MPG26
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $3,250
Fuel Cost$2,950
Fuel Type 1Diesel
ATV TypeDiesel
Barrels of Petroleum14
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Cylinders6
Displacement2.4
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.1 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Volvo 240 DL/GL/Turbo Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.1 L:

City MPG16
Highway MPG20
Combined MPG17
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $7,000
Fuel Cost$3,700
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum18
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Cylinders4
Displacement2.1
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.1 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Volvo 240 DL/GL/Turbo Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.1 L:

City MPG16
Highway MPG21
Combined MPG18
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $6,000
Fuel Cost$3,500
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum17
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Cylinders4
Displacement2.1
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Volvo 240 DL/GL/Turbo Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L:

City MPG18
Highway MPG23
Combined MPG20
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $4,250
Fuel Cost$3,150
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum15
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Cylinders4
Displacement2.3
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Volvo 240 DL/GL/Turbo Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L:

City MPG18
Highway MPG22
Combined MPG19
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $5,000
Fuel Cost$3,300
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum16
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Cylinders4
Displacement2.3
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Volvo 240 DL/GL/Turbo Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L:

City MPG20
Highway MPG27
Combined MPG23
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $2,000
Fuel Cost$2,700
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum13
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Cylinders4
Displacement2.3
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Volvo 240 DL/GL/Turbo Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L:

City MPG20
Highway MPG26
Combined MPG22
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $2,750
Fuel Cost$2,850
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum14
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Cylinders4
Displacement2.3
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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