Back to results
Volvo 780
1986 – 1990
Sweden
The Volvo 780 was in production from 1986 to 1990. Buyers could choose between petrol and diesel engines, from 122 to 200 hp.
Body styleNot specified
Production1986 – 1990
Variants5
FuelDiesel, Petrol
Key specifications (range)
Power122 – 200 hp
0–100 km/h8.7 – 10.8 s
Top speed185 – 212 km/h
Fuel economy8.2 – 12.2 L/100 km
Rear Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L Turbo Diesel 4MT RWD (122 HP) 2.4 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Diesel | 122 hp | 10.5 s | 187 | 4-speed manual |
| 2.8L V6 4AT RWD (147 HP) 2.8 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 147 hp | 10.8 s | 185 | 4-speed automatic |
| 2.5L Turbo 4AT RWD (165 HP) 2.5 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 165 hp | 10.0 s | 200 | 4-speed automatic |
| 2.8L V6 4AT RWD (170 HP) 2.8 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 170 hp | 10.2 s | 188 | 4-speed automatic |
| 2.0L Turbo 5MT RWD (200 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 200 hp | 8.7 s | 212 | 5-speed manual |
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 2383 cm3 (145 ci)
- Power
- 89.7 KW @ 4650 RPM122 HP @ 4650 RPM120 BHP @ 4650 RPM
- Torque
- 184 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM249 Nm @ 2400 RPM
- Fuel System
- Turbocharged Indirect Injection
- Fuel
- Diesel
Performance
- Top Speed
- 116 mph (187 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 10.5 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 195/65HR15
Dimensions
- Length
- 188.6 in (4790 mm)
- Width
- 68.9 in (1750 mm)
- Height
- 55.1 in (1400 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 57.5/57.5 in (1,461/1,461 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 109.1 in (2771 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 4.1 in (104 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 17.1 cuFT (484 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.39
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3241 lbs (1470 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4034 lbs (1830 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 24.8 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- V6
- Displacement
- 2849 cm3 (174 ci)
- Power
- 108 KW @ 5100 RPM147 HP @ 5100 RPM145 BHP @ 5100 RPM
- Torque
- 173 lb-ft @ 3750 RPM235 Nm @ 3750 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Performance
- Top Speed
- 115 mph (185 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 10.8 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 205/60HR15
Dimensions
- Length
- 189 in (4801 mm)
- Width
- 68.9 in (1750 mm)
- Height
- 55.1 in (1400 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 57.9/57.5 in (1,471/1,461 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 109.1 in (2771 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 4.1 in (104 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 14.8 cuFT (419 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.39
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3366.5 lbs (1527 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3968.3 lbs (1800 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 19.3 mpg US (12.2 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- V6
- Displacement
- 2458 cm3 (150 ci)
- Power
- 121.3 KW @ 5400 RPM165 HP @ 5400 RPM163 BHP @ 5400 RPM
- Torque
- 184 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM250 Nm @ 3600 RPM
- Fuel System
- Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Performance
- Top Speed
- 124 mph (200 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 10 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 205/60 HR 15
Dimensions
- Length
- 188.6 in (4790 mm)
- Width
- 68.9 in (1750 mm)
- Height
- 55.1 in (1400 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 57.5/57.5 in (1,461/1,461 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 109.1 in (2771 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 4.1 in (104 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 17.1 cuFT (484 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.39
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3131 lbs (1420 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3968 lbs (1800 kg)
Engine
- Cylinders
- V6
- Displacement
- 2849 cm3 (174 ci)
- Power
- 125 KW @ 5400 RPM170 HP @ 5400 RPM168 BHP @ 5400 RPM
- Torque
- 177 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM240 Nm @ 4500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Performance
- Top Speed
- 116.8 mph (188 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 10.2 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 205/60HR15
Dimensions
- Length
- 189 in (4801 mm)
- Width
- 68.9 in (1750 mm)
- Height
- 55.1 in (1400 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 57.9/57.5 in (1,471/1,461 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 109.1 in (2771 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 4.1 in (104 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 14.8 cuFT (419 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.39
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3218.7 lbs (1460 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3968.3 lbs (1800 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 24.8 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1986 cm3 (121 ci)
- Power
- 147.1 KW @ 5300 RPM200 HP @ 5300 RPM197 BHP @ 5300 RPM
- Torque
- 214 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM290 Nm @ 3500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Performance
- Top Speed
- 132 mph (212 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 8.7 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 205/60 HR 15
Dimensions
- Length
- 188.6 in (4790 mm)
- Width
- 68.9 in (1750 mm)
- Height
- 55.1 in (1400 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 57.5/57.5 in (1,461/1,461 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 109.1 in (2771 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 4.1 in (104 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 17.1 cuFT (484 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.39
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3439 lbs (1560 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4277 lbs (1940 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 18.8 mpg US (12.5 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 23.8 mpg US (9.9 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km)
Length4,790 – 4,801 mm
Width1,750 mm
Height1,400 mm
Wheelbase2,771 mm
Curb weight1,420 – 1,560 kg
Torque235 – 290 Nm
Ranges across all 5 variants of this generation.