Body style: Wagon (station wagon, estate, combi, touring)
Segment: Medium
Production years: 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990
Volvo introduced the 200 series in 1974 as a sedan with two or four doors, and the station wagon followed in 1975.
The Swedish carmaker had a different way of naming its cars. For the 245, for instance, the 2 was for the series, the 4 was for the number of cylinders, and the 5 was for the doors numbers. Thus, the 245 meant in Volvo language that it was a station wagon with a four-pot unit under the hood.
With a design language of a brick and the finesse of a Sherman tank, the Volvo 245 offered the image of a safe vehicle. Its bumpers were 5 mph (8 kph) rule compliant long before other carmakers even considered studying the problem. In the beginning, the 200 series featured round headlights and a black grille between them. The greenhouse looked like a shed with windows was mounted on top of a wagon with flat panels.
Inside, the 245 provided room for five and a folding bench in the rear. Despite the transmission tunnel, the car provided three real seats in the back thanks to the high roof. Its trunk was considerably large and could have been used as a tent in a camping area or on the side of the road.
The 245 was launched without an AC unit, but that was added later on, especially for the U.S. market. In Sweden, nobody needed it. The 245 was equipped with a 3-speed automatic transmission for more comfort, while the 4-speed manual was paired 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.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 4MT RWD (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: | 114 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM 154 Nm @ 2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 96.3 mph (155 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 15.4 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: | 185SR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 188.18 in (4780 mm) |
Width: | 67.32 in (1710 mm) |
Height: | 57.48 in (1460 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: | 42.4 cuFT (1201 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2905.7 lbs (1318 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4299 lbs (1950 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 20.1 mpg US (11.7 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.1L 4MT RWD (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 |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 101 mph (163 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.5 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: | 185SR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 188.18 in (4780 mm) |
Width: | 67.32 in (1710 mm) |
Height: | 57.48 in (1460 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: | 42.4 cuFT (1201 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3073 lbs (1394 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4467 lbs (2026 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.1L 5MT RWD (123 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2127 cm3 |
Power: | 90 KW @ 5500 RPM 123 HP @ 5500 RPM 121 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 120 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 162 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Monopoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 108.7 mph (175 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.8 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: | 185SR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 188.18 in (4780 mm) |
Width: | 67.32 in (1710 mm) |
Height: | 57.48 in (1460 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: | 42.4 cuFT (1201 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2921.1 lbs (1325 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4188.8 lbs (1900 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 21.2 mpg US (11.1 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.1L Turbo 5MT RWD (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: | 57.48 in (1460 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: | 42.4 cuFT (1201 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2961 lbs (1343 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4189 lbs (1900 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 20.5 mpg US (11.5 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.3L 4AT RWD (131 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2316 cm3 |
Power: | 96.3 KW @ 5400 RPM 131 HP @ 5400 RPM 129 BHP @ 5400 RPM |
Torque: | 140 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM 190 Nm @ 3600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Monopoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 110 mph (177 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185SR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 188.18 in (4780 mm) |
Width: | 67.32 in (1710 mm) |
Height: | 57.48 in (1460 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: | 42.4 cuFT (1201 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2890 lbs (1311 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4189 lbs (1900 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 20.3 mpg US (11.6 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.3L 5MT RWD (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: | 185SR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 188.18 in (4780 mm) |
Width: | 67.32 in (1710 mm) |
Height: | 57.48 in (1460 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: | 42.4 cuFT (1201 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2890 lbs (1311 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4189 lbs (1900 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.3L 5MT RWD (131 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2316 cm3 |
Power: | 96.3 KW @ 5400 RPM 131 HP @ 5400 RPM 129 BHP @ 5400 RPM |
Torque: | 140 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM 190 Nm @ 3600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Monopoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 112 mph (180 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11 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: | 185SR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 188.18 in (4780 mm) |
Width: | 67.32 in (1710 mm) |
Height: | 57.48 in (1460 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: | 42.4 cuFT (1201 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2890 lbs (1311 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4189 lbs (1900 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L D 5MT RWD (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): | 18.5 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: | 185SR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 188.18 in (4780 mm) |
Width: | 67.32 in (1710 mm) |
Height: | 57.48 in (1460 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: | 42.4 cuFT (1201 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3045 lbs (1381 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4189 lbs (1900 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km) |