Segment: Medium
Production years: 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990
With more than 2.8 million vehicles sold between 1973 and 1992, the Volvo 244 was one of the most important vehicles ever made by the Swedish car company.
The design language at the beginning of the '70s was based on straight lines and flat surfaces. It was the departure from the cars of the '50s, with flared and rounded fenders, curved greenhouses, and trunks. It was the era when modern meant flat and straight.
The 244 was the successor of the 144 model. In those times, Volvo had a specific mode to name its models. The first number was the body-series number, the second was the number of cylinders under the hood and the last was the doors' number. That being said, the 244 was a second-generation model with four cylinders and four doors. The boxy design also was a mathematical result for the occupant's needs.
For the U.S. market, it featured four squared units. The beltline was almost straight from hood to trunk lid. The big bumpers were installed and equipped with shock-damping and in the event of an accident under 8 kph (5 mph) those bumpers could have absorbed all the kinetic energy.
Since the car was conceived from inside-out, five adults could sit in comfort inside the cabin. The 244 was launched without an AC-unit, but that was added later on especially for the U.S. market. In Sweden nobody needed it. For more comfort, the 244 was equipped with a 3-speed automatic transmission, while the 4-speed manual was fitted as standard. The basic engine was the inline-four unit that evolved from a 2.0-liter to a 2.3-liter for the latter models and since there was a higher demand for better performances, a turbo version was added in the late '80s.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 4MT (90 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1986 cm3 |
Power: | 66.2 KW @ 5000 RPM 90 HP @ 5000 RPM 89 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
Torque: | 112 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM 152 Nm @ 2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 93 mph (150 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 15.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175SR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 188.18 in (4780 mm) |
Width: | 67.32 in (1710 mm) |
Height: | 56.29 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.29/53.54 in (1,430/1,360 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.93 in (2640 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.9 cuFT (394 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2756 lbs (1250 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3924 lbs (1780 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 21.4 mpg US (11 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 4MT (97 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1986 cm3 |
Power: | 71 KW @ 5500 RPM 97 HP @ 5500 RPM 95 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 116 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM 157 Nm @ 2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 96.3 mph (155 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 15 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175SR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 188.18 in (4780 mm) |
Width: | 67.32 in (1710 mm) |
Height: | 56.29 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.29/53.54 in (1,430/1,360 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.93 in (2640 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.9 cuFT (394 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2749.2 lbs (1247 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3924.2 lbs (1780 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 20.1 mpg US (11.7 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.1L 4MT (107 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2127 cm3 |
Power: | 79 KW @ 5500 RPM 107 HP @ 5500 RPM 106 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 125 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM 170 Nm @ 2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 102.5 mph (165 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175SR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 188.18 in (4780 mm) |
Width: | 67.32 in (1710 mm) |
Height: | 56.29 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.29/53.54 in (1,430/1,360 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.93 in (2640 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.9 cuFT (394 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2795.5 lbs (1268 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3979.3 lbs (1805 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 17.3 mpg US (13.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 20.3 mpg US (11.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.1L Turbo 5MT (155 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2127 cm3 |
Power: | 114 KW @ 5500 RPM 155 HP @ 5500 RPM 153 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 177 lb-ft @ 3750 RPM 240 Nm @ 3750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Monopoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 118.1 mph (190 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/60HR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 188.18 in (4780 mm) |
Width: | 67.32 in (1710 mm) |
Height: | 56.29 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.29/53.54 in (1,430/1,360 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.93 in (2640 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.9 cuFT (394 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2943.2 lbs (1335 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3924.2 lbs (1780 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 18.1 mpg US (13 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 22.6 mpg US (10.4 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.3L 5MT (112 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2316 cm3 |
Power: | 82 KW @ 5000 RPM 111 HP @ 5000 RPM 110 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
Torque: | 136 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM 185 Nm @ 2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 102.5 mph (165 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175SR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 188.18 in (4780 mm) |
Width: | 67.32 in (1710 mm) |
Height: | 56.29 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.29/53.54 in (1,430/1,360 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.93 in (2640 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.9 cuFT (394 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2766.8 lbs (1255 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3924.2 lbs (1780 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.3L 5MT (136 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2316 cm3 |
Power: | 100 KW @ 5500 RPM 136 HP @ 5500 RPM 134 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 140 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 190 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Monopoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 113.1 mph (182 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/70HR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 188.18 in (4780 mm) |
Width: | 67.32 in (1710 mm) |
Height: | 56.29 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.29/53.54 in (1,430/1,360 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.93 in (2640 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.9 cuFT (394 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2899.1 lbs (1315 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3924.2 lbs (1780 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 20.1 mpg US (11.7 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L D 4MT (82 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 2383 cm3 |
Power: | 60 KW @ 4800 RPM 82 HP @ 4800 RPM 80 BHP @ 4800 RPM |
Torque: | 103 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM 140 Nm @ 2800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 93 mph (150 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 17.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175SR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 188.18 in (4780 mm) |
Width: | 67.32 in (1710 mm) |
Height: | 56.29 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.29/53.54 in (1,430/1,360 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.93 in (2640 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.9 cuFT (394 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3020 lbs (1370 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4079 lbs (1850 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 25.3 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L D 5MT (82 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 2383 cm3 |
Power: | 60 KW @ 4800 RPM 82 HP @ 4800 RPM 80 BHP @ 4800 RPM |
Torque: | 103 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM 140 Nm @ 2800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 90.7 mph (146 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 15.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175SR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 188.18 in (4780 mm) |
Width: | 67.32 in (1710 mm) |
Height: | 56.29 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.29/53.54 in (1,430/1,360 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.93 in (2640 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.9 cuFT (394 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3031.4 lbs (1375 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4078.6 lbs (1850 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km) |