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Volvo 343

1976 – 1982 Sweden

The Volvo 343 is a car built from 1976 to 1982. All 3 variants use petrol engines, from 64 to 95 hp. The lightest version weighs only 965 kg. Every version has a manual gearbox.

Volvo 343
Body styleNot specified
Production1976 – 1982
Variants3
FuelPetrol

Key specifications (range)

Power64 – 95 hp
0–100 km/h12.5 – 16.5 s
Top speed150 – 165 km/h
Fuel economy9.0 – 10.0 L/100 km

Rear Wheel Drive

Similar cars

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
1.4L 4MT RWD (64 HP)
1.4 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 64 hp 16.5 s 150 4-speed manual
1.4L 4MT RWD (70 HP)
1.4 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 69 hp 13.0 s 153 4-speed manual
2.0L 4MT RWD (95 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 95 hp 12.5 s 165 4-speed manual

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1397 cm3 (85 ci)
Power
47 KW @ 5500 RPM64 HP @ 5500 RPM63 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque
77 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM105 Nm @ 2500 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
11.9 gallons (45.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
93.2 mph (150 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
16.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
155SR13

Dimensions

Length
165.74 in (4210 mm)
Width
65.35 in (1660 mm)
Height
54.72 in (1390 mm)
Front/rear Track
53.93/55.11 in (1,370/1,400 mm)
Wheelbase
94.48 in (2400 mm)
Ground Clearance
7.5 in (191 mm)
Cargo Volume
13.4 cuFT (379 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.34

Weight

Unladen Weight
2127.5 lbs (965 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3174.7 lbs (1440 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km)
Highway
26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km)
Combined
26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1397 cm3 (85 ci)
Power
51 KW @ 5500 RPM69 HP @ 5500 RPM68 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque
80 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM108 Nm @ 3500 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
11.9 gallons (45.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
95.1 mph (153 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
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
155SR13

Dimensions

Length
165.74 in (4210 mm)
Width
65.35 in (1660 mm)
Height
54.72 in (1390 mm)
Front/rear Track
53.93/55.11 in (1,370/1,400 mm)
Wheelbase
94.48 in (2400 mm)
Ground Clearance
7.5 in (191 mm)
Cargo Volume
13.4 cuFT (379 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.34

Weight

Unladen Weight
2180.4 lbs (989 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3174.7 lbs (1440 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km)
Highway
26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km)
Combined
25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1986 cm3 (121 ci)
Power
70 KW @ 5400 RPM95 HP @ 5400 RPM94 BHP @ 5400 RPM
Torque
111 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM150 Nm @ 3600 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
11.9 gallons (45.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
102.5 mph (165 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
12.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
165SR13

Dimensions

Length
165.74 in (4210 mm)
Width
65.35 in (1660 mm)
Height
54.72 in (1390 mm)
Front/rear Track
53.93/55.11 in (1,370/1,400 mm)
Wheelbase
94.48 in (2400 mm)
Ground Clearance
7.5 in (191 mm)
Cargo Volume
13.4 cuFT (379 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.34

Weight

Unladen Weight
2453.7 lbs (1113 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3527.4 lbs (1600 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km)
Highway
26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km)
Combined
23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km)
Length4,210 mm
Width1,660 mm
Height1,390 mm
Wheelbase2,400 mm
Curb weight965 – 1,113 kg
Torque105 – 150 Nm

Ranges across all 3 variants of this generation.