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Volvo 480
1986 – 1995
Sweden
Volvo built the 480 for 9 years, from 1986 to 1995. All 7 variants use petrol engines, from 95 to 120 hp. The lightest version weighs only 980 kg. Every version has a manual gearbox.
Body styleNot specified
Production1986 – 1995
Variants7
FuelPetrol
Key specifications (range)
Power95 – 120 hp
0–100 km/h9.0 – 10.5 s
Top speed180 – 200 km/h
Fuel economy7.9 – 8.5 L/100 km
Front Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.7L 5MT FWD (95 HP) 1.7 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 95 hp | 10.5 s | 180 | 5-Speed manual |
| 1.7L 5MT FWD (102 HP) 1.7 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 102 hp | 10.5 s | 185 | 5-Speed manual |
| 1.7L 5MT FWD (106 HP) 1.7 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 106 hp | 9.8 s | 185 | 5-Speed manual |
| 1.7L 5MT FWD (109 HP) 1.7 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 109 hp | 9.5 s | 190 | 5-Speed manual |
| 2.0L 5MT FWD (109 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 109 hp | 9.8 s | 195 | 5-Speed manual |
| 2.0L 5MT FWD (110 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 110 hp | 9.9 s | 190 | 5-Speed manual |
| 1.7L Turbo 5MT FWD (120 HP) 1.7 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 120 hp | 9.0 s | 200 | 5-Speed manual |
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1721 cm3 (105 ci)
- Power
- 70 KW @ 5800 RPM95 HP @ 5800 RPM94 BHP @ 5800 RPM
- Torque
- 103 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM140 Nm @ 4000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 15.9 gallons (60.2 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 111.8 mph (180 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 10.5 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 185/60HR14
Dimensions
- Length
- 167.71 in (4260 mm)
- Width
- 67.32 in (1710 mm)
- Height
- 51.96 in (1320 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 55.9/56.29 in (1,420/1,430 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 98.42 in (2500 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 4.3 in (109 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 5.7 cuFT (161 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.34
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2222.3 lbs (1008 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3108.5 lbs (1410 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1721 cm3 (105 ci)
- Power
- 75 KW @ 5600 RPM102 HP @ 5600 RPM101 BHP @ 5600 RPM
- Torque
- 105 lb-ft @ 3900 RPM142 Nm @ 3900 RPM
- Fuel System
- Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 15.9 gallons (60.2 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 115 mph (185 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 10.5 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 185/65HR14
Dimensions
- Length
- 167.71 in (4260 mm)
- Width
- 67.32 in (1710 mm)
- Height
- 51.96 in (1320 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 55.9/56.29 in (1,420/1,430 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 98.42 in (2500 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 4.3 in (109 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 5.7 cuFT (161 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.34
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2211.3 lbs (1003 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3108.5 lbs (1410 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1721 cm3 (105 ci)
- Power
- 78 KW @ 5800 RPM106 HP @ 5800 RPM105 BHP @ 5800 RPM
- Torque
- 103 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM140 Nm @ 4000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 15.9 gallons (60.2 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 115 mph (185 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 9.8 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 185/60HR14
Dimensions
- Length
- 167.71 in (4260 mm)
- Width
- 67.32 in (1710 mm)
- Height
- 51.96 in (1320 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 55.9/56.29 in (1,420/1,430 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 98.42 in (2500 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 4.3 in (109 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 15.7 cuFT (445 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.34
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2160.5 lbs (980 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3108.5 lbs (1410 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1721 cm3 (105 ci)
- Power
- 80 KW @ 5800 RPM109 HP @ 5800 RPM107 BHP @ 5800 RPM
- Torque
- 103 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM140 Nm @ 4000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Turbocharged Multipoint 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)
- 9.5 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 185/60HR14
Dimensions
- Length
- 167.71 in (4260 mm)
- Width
- 67.32 in (1710 mm)
- Height
- 51.96 in (1320 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 55.9/56.29 in (1,420/1,430 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 98.42 in (2500 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 4.3 in (109 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 5.7 cuFT (161 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.34
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2222.3 lbs (1008 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3108.5 lbs (1410 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1998 cm3 (122 ci)
- Power
- 80 KW @ 5200 RPM109 HP @ 5200 RPM107 BHP @ 5200 RPM
- Torque
- 122 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM165 Nm @ 3500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 15.9 gallons (60.2 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 121.2 mph (195 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 9.8 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 185/65HR14
Dimensions
- Length
- 167.71 in (4260 mm)
- Width
- 67.32 in (1710 mm)
- Height
- 51.96 in (1320 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 55.9/56.29 in (1,420/1,430 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 98.42 in (2500 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 4.3 in (109 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 5.7 cuFT (161 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.34
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2195.8 lbs (996 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3174.7 lbs (1440 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1998 cm3 (122 ci)
- Power
- 81 KW @ 5500 RPM110 HP @ 5500 RPM109 BHP @ 5500 RPM
- Torque
- 122 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM165 Nm @ 3500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint 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)
- 9.9 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 185/60HR14
Dimensions
- Length
- 167.71 in (4260 mm)
- Width
- 67.32 in (1710 mm)
- Height
- 51.96 in (1320 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 55.9/56.29 in (1,420/1,430 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 98.42 in (2500 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 4.3 in (109 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 5.7 cuFT (161 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.34
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2198 lbs (997 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3108.5 lbs (1410 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1721 cm3 (105 ci)
- Power
- 88 KW @ 5500 RPM120 HP @ 5500 RPM118 BHP @ 5500 RPM
- Torque
- 129 lb-ft @ 3300 RPM175 Nm @ 3300 RPM
- Fuel System
- Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Performance
- Top Speed
- 124.3 mph (200 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 9 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 195/55HR15
Dimensions
- Length
- 167.71 in (4260 mm)
- Width
- 67.32 in (1710 mm)
- Height
- 51.96 in (1320 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 55.9/56.29 in (1,420/1,430 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 98.42 in (2500 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 4.3 in (109 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 5.7 cuFT (161 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.34
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2246.5 lbs (1019 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3174.7 lbs (1440 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km)
Length4,260 mm
Width1,710 mm
Height1,320 mm
Wheelbase2,500 mm
Curb weight980 – 1,019 kg
Torque140 – 175 Nm
Ranges across all 7 variants of this generation.