Volvo 740: MPG and fuel economy by year
The EPA has rated the Volvo 740 across 4 model years, from the 1989 Volvo 740 through the 1992 Volvo 740. The most recent 1992 Volvo 740 returns 20 combined MPG. The most efficient model year was the 1991 Volvo 740 at 22 MPG.
Pick a year below to open the full Volvo 740 page for that model year. Each year page covers combined, city, and highway MPG, the trim variants the EPA rates separately, the annual fuel cost across three driving patterns, and a year-over-year comparison so you can see whether the car has improved.
Fuel economy by model year
Combined MPG, city MPG, highway MPG, and the EPA's estimated annual fuel cost for every model year of the Volvo 740. Click any year to see the full breakdown for that model year, including trim variants, the drivetrain, and a comparison against other vehicles in its segment.
| Year | Model | Combined MPG | City | Highway | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1992 Volvo 740 | 20 MPG | 18 MPG | 26 MPG | $3,000 |
| 1991 | 1991 Volvo 740 | 22 MPG | 19 MPG | 26 MPG | $2,700 |
| 1990 | 1990 Volvo 740 | 21 MPG | 19 MPG | 26 MPG | $2,850 |
| 1989 | 1989 Volvo 740 | 21 MPG | 19 MPG | 26 MPG | $2,850 |
How the Volvo 740 compares against the Midsize Cars class
Buyers usually compare the Volvo 740 against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Midsize Cars class for the 1992 model year, the latest year on this page. Each link opens the full page for that car.
Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split.