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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.
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
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.





