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Volvo 244
1975 – 1990
Sweden
With production running from 1975 to 1990, the Volvo 244 stayed on sale for 15 years. Eight variants with petrol and diesel engines cover 82 to 155 hp. Every version has a manual gearbox.
Body styleNot specified
Production1975 – 1990
Variants8
FuelDiesel, Petrol
Key specifications (range)
Power82 – 155 hp
0–100 km/h9.0 – 17.5 s
Top speed146 – 190 km/h
Fuel economy8.3 – 11.7 L/100 km
Rear Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L D 4MT (82 HP) 2.4 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Diesel | 82 hp | 17.5 s | 150 | 4-speed manual |
| 2.4L D 5MT (82 HP) 2.4 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Diesel | 82 hp | 15.5 s | 146 | 5-speed manual |
| 2.0L 4MT (90 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 90 hp | 15.5 s | 150 | 4-speed manual |
| 2.0L 4MT (97 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 97 hp | 15.0 s | 155 | 4-speed manual |
| 2.1L 4MT (107 HP) 2.1 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 107 hp | 13.0 s | 165 | 4-speed manual |
| 2.3L 5MT (112 HP) 2.3 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 111 hp | 13.0 s | 165 | 5-speed manual |
| 2.3L 5MT (136 HP) 2.3 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 136 hp | 9.0 s | 182 | 5-speed manual |
| 2.1L Turbo 5MT (155 HP) 2.1 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 155 hp | 9.0 s | 190 | 5-speed manual |
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 2383 cm3 (145 ci)
- Power
- 60 KW @ 4800 RPM82 HP @ 4800 RPM80 BHP @ 4800 RPM
- Torque
- 103 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM140 Nm @ 2800 RPM
- Fuel System
- Indirect Injection
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Fuel capacity
- 15.9 gallons (60.2 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 93 mph (150 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 17.5 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 175SR14
Dimensions
- 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
- Unladen Weight
- 3020 lbs (1370 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4079 lbs (1850 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- 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
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 2383 cm3 (145 ci)
- Power
- 60 KW @ 4800 RPM82 HP @ 4800 RPM80 BHP @ 4800 RPM
- Torque
- 103 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM140 Nm @ 2800 RPM
- Fuel System
- Indirect Injection
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Fuel capacity
- 15.9 gallons (60.2 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 90.7 mph (146 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 15.5 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 175SR14
Dimensions
- 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
- Unladen Weight
- 3031.4 lbs (1375 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4078.6 lbs (1850 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1986 cm3 (121 ci)
- Power
- 66.2 KW @ 5000 RPM90 HP @ 5000 RPM89 BHP @ 5000 RPM
- Torque
- 112 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM152 Nm @ 2500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 15.9 gallons (60.2 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 93 mph (150 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 15.5 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 175SR14
Dimensions
- 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
- Unladen Weight
- 2756 lbs (1250 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3924 lbs (1780 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 21.4 mpg US (11 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1986 cm3 (121 ci)
- Power
- 71 KW @ 5500 RPM97 HP @ 5500 RPM95 BHP @ 5500 RPM
- Torque
- 116 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM157 Nm @ 2500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 15.9 gallons (60.2 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 96.3 mph (155 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 15 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 175SR14
Dimensions
- 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
- Unladen Weight
- 2749.2 lbs (1247 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3924.2 lbs (1780 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 20.1 mpg US (11.7 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 2127 cm3 (130 ci)
- Power
- 79 KW @ 5500 RPM107 HP @ 5500 RPM106 BHP @ 5500 RPM
- Torque
- 125 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM170 Nm @ 2500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 15.9 gallons (60.2 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 102.5 mph (165 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 13 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 175SR14
Dimensions
- 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
- Unladen Weight
- 2795.5 lbs (1268 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3979.3 lbs (1805 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- 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
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 2316 cm3 (141 ci)
- Power
- 82 KW @ 5000 RPM111 HP @ 5000 RPM110 BHP @ 5000 RPM
- Torque
- 136 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM185 Nm @ 2500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 15.9 gallons (60.2 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 102.5 mph (165 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 13 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 175SR14
Dimensions
- 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
- Unladen Weight
- 2766.8 lbs (1255 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3924.2 lbs (1780 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 2316 cm3 (141 ci)
- Power
- 100 KW @ 5500 RPM136 HP @ 5500 RPM134 BHP @ 5500 RPM
- Torque
- 140 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM190 Nm @ 4500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Monopoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 15.9 gallons (60.2 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 113.1 mph (182 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 9 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 185/70HR14
Dimensions
- 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
- Unladen Weight
- 2899.1 lbs (1315 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3924.2 lbs (1780 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 20.1 mpg US (11.7 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 2127 cm3 (130 ci)
- Power
- 114 KW @ 5500 RPM155 HP @ 5500 RPM153 BHP @ 5500 RPM
- Torque
- 177 lb-ft @ 3750 RPM240 Nm @ 3750 RPM
- Fuel System
- Turbocharged Monopoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 15.9 gallons (60.2 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 118.1 mph (190 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 9 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 195/60HR15
Dimensions
- 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
- Unladen Weight
- 2943.2 lbs (1335 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3924.2 lbs (1780 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- 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)
Length4,780 mm
Width1,710 mm
Height1,430 mm
Wheelbase2,640 mm
Curb weight1,247 – 1,375 kg
Torque140 – 240 Nm
Ranges across all 8 variants of this generation.