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VOLVO 245 1975-1990 Photos, engines & full specs

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

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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.

VOLVO 245 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990
  7 gasoline engines
  • 2.0L 4MT RWD (97 HP)
  • 2.1L 4MT RWD (107 HP)
  • 2.1L 5MT RWD (123 HP)
  • 2.1L Turbo 5MT RWD (155 HP)
  • 2.3L 4AT RWD (131 HP)
  • 2.3L 5MT RWD (112 HP)
  • 2.3L 5MT RWD (131 HP)
  1 diesel engine
  • 2.4L D 5MT RWD (82 HP)
brochures (download)
VOLVO 245 Brochure

VOLVO 245
2.0L 4MT RWD (97 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 4MT RWD (97 HP)
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
Top Speed:96.3 mph (155 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):15.4 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185SR14
DIMENSIONS
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
Unladen Weight:2905.7 lbs (1318 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4299 lbs (1950 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:20.1 mpg US (11.7 L/100Km)

VOLVO 245
2.1L 4MT RWD (107 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.1L 4MT RWD (107 HP)
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
Top Speed:101 mph (163 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):13.5 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185SR14
DIMENSIONS
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
Unladen Weight:3073 lbs (1394 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4467 lbs (2026 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km)

VOLVO 245
2.1L 5MT RWD (123 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.1L 5MT RWD (123 HP)
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
Top Speed:108.7 mph (175 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):10.8 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185SR14
DIMENSIONS
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
Unladen Weight:2921.1 lbs (1325 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4188.8 lbs (1900 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:21.2 mpg US (11.1 L/100Km)

VOLVO 245
2.1L Turbo 5MT RWD (155 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.1L Turbo 5MT RWD (155 HP)
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
Top Speed:118.1 mph (190 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):9 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/60HR15
DIMENSIONS
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
Unladen Weight:2961 lbs (1343 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4189 lbs (1900 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:20.5 mpg US (11.5 L/100Km)

VOLVO 245
2.3L 4AT RWD (131 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.3L 4AT RWD (131 HP)
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
Top Speed:110 mph (177 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):13.2 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185SR14
DIMENSIONS
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
Unladen Weight:2890 lbs (1311 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4189 lbs (1900 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:20.3 mpg US (11.6 L/100Km)

VOLVO 245
2.3L 5MT RWD (112 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.3L 5MT RWD (112 HP)
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
Top Speed:102.5 mph (165 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):13 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185SR14
DIMENSIONS
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
Unladen Weight:2890 lbs (1311 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4189 lbs (1900 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km)

VOLVO 245
2.3L 5MT RWD (131 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.3L 5MT RWD (131 HP)
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
Top Speed:112 mph (180 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):11 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185SR14
DIMENSIONS
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
Unladen Weight:2890 lbs (1311 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4189 lbs (1900 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km)

VOLVO 245
2.4L D 5MT RWD (82 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L D 5MT RWD (82 HP)
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
Top Speed:93 mph (150 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):18.5 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185SR14
DIMENSIONS
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
Unladen Weight:3045 lbs (1381 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4189 lbs (1900 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km)
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