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 Option Combined MPG City MPG Highway MPG
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.1 L 17 16 20
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.1 L 18 16 21
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L 20 18 23
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L 19 18 22
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L 23 20 27
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L 22 20 26
Automatic 3-spd 6-cyl, 2.4 L 24 22 26
Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.4 L 26 23 31
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.1 L 17 16 20
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.1 L 18 16 21
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L 20 18 23
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L 19 18 22
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L 23 20 27
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L 22 20 26

💵 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 Option Fuel Cost 5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.1 L $3,700 spend $7,000 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.1 L $3,500 spend $6,000 more
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L $3,150 spend $4,250 more
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L $3,300 spend $5,000 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L $2,700 spend $2,000 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L $2,850 spend $2,750 more
Automatic 3-spd 6-cyl, 2.4 L $3,200 spend $4,500 more
Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.4 L $2,950 spend $3,250 more
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.1 L $3,700 spend $7,000 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.1 L $3,500 spend $6,000 more
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L $3,150 spend $4,250 more
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L $3,300 spend $5,000 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L $2,700 spend $2,000 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L $2,850 spend $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 Option Barrels
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.1 L 18
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.1 L 17
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L 15
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L 16
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L 13
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L 14
Automatic 3-spd 6-cyl, 2.4 L 15
Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.4 L 14
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.1 L 18
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.1 L 17
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L 15
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L 16
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L 13
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L 14

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 MPG 16
Highway MPG 20
Combined MPG 17
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $7,000
Fuel Cost $3,700
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 18
Cylinders 4
Transmission Automatic 4-spd
Vehicle Class Compact 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 MPG 16
Highway MPG 21
Combined MPG 18
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $6,000
Fuel Cost $3,500
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 17
Cylinders 4
Transmission Manual 5-spd
Vehicle Class Compact 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 MPG 18
Highway MPG 23
Combined MPG 20
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $4,250
Fuel Cost $3,150
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 15
Cylinders 4
Transmission Automatic 4-spd
Vehicle Class Compact 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 MPG 18
Highway MPG 22
Combined MPG 19
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $5,000
Fuel Cost $3,300
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 16
Cylinders 4
Transmission Automatic 4-spd
Vehicle Class Compact 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 MPG 20
Highway MPG 27
Combined MPG 23
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $2,000
Fuel Cost $2,700
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 13
Cylinders 4
Transmission Manual 5-spd
Vehicle Class Compact 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 MPG 20
Highway MPG 26
Combined MPG 22
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $2,750
Fuel Cost $2,850
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 14
Cylinders 4
Transmission Manual 5-spd
Vehicle Class Compact 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 MPG 22
Highway MPG 26
Combined MPG 24
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $4,500
Fuel Cost $3,200
Fuel Type 1 Diesel
ATV Type Diesel
Barrels of Petroleum 15
Cylinders 6
Transmission Automatic 3-spd
Vehicle Class Compact 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 MPG 23
Highway MPG 31
Combined MPG 26
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $3,250
Fuel Cost $2,950
Fuel Type 1 Diesel
ATV Type Diesel
Barrels of Petroleum 14
Cylinders 6
Transmission Manual 5-spd
Vehicle Class Compact 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 MPG 16
Highway MPG 20
Combined MPG 17
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $7,000
Fuel Cost $3,700
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 18
Cylinders 4
Transmission Automatic 4-spd
Vehicle Class Compact 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 MPG 16
Highway MPG 21
Combined MPG 18
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $6,000
Fuel Cost $3,500
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 17
Cylinders 4
Transmission Manual 5-spd
Vehicle Class Compact 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 MPG 18
Highway MPG 23
Combined MPG 20
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $4,250
Fuel Cost $3,150
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 15
Cylinders 4
Transmission Automatic 4-spd
Vehicle Class Compact 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 MPG 18
Highway MPG 22
Combined MPG 19
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $5,000
Fuel Cost $3,300
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 16
Cylinders 4
Transmission Automatic 4-spd
Vehicle Class Compact 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 MPG 20
Highway MPG 27
Combined MPG 23
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $2,000
Fuel Cost $2,700
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 13
Cylinders 4
Transmission Manual 5-spd
Vehicle Class Compact 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 MPG 20
Highway MPG 26
Combined MPG 22
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $2,750
Fuel Cost $2,850
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 14
Cylinders 4
Transmission Manual 5-spd
Vehicle Class Compact Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

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