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Volvo 480 1.7L Turbo 5MT FWD (120 HP)

Volvo 480 · 1986 - 1995 · Petrol

The Volvo 480 1.7L Turbo 5MT FWD (120 HP) produces 120 hp and 175 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.0 seconds and reaches 200 km/h.

Power
120 hp
Torque
175 Nm
0–100
9.0 s
Top speed
200 km/h

Engine

Power 120 hp
Power (kW) 88 kW
Torque 175 Nm
Displacement 1,721 cc
Cylinders L4
Fuel system Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel Petrol

Performance

Top speed 200 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 9.0 s

Fuel economy and emissions

Combined consumption 8.5 l/100 km

Transmission

Gearbox 5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive

Dimensions and weight

Length 4,260 mm
Width 1,710 mm
Height 1,320 mm
Wheelbase 2,500 mm
Ground clearance 109 mm
Cargo volume 161 l
Unladen weight 1,019 kg
Gross weight limit 1,440 kg
Tyre size 195/55Hr15
Front brakes Ventilated Discs
Rear brakes Discs

How this trim compares to other cars

The Volvo 480 1.7L Turbo 5MT FWD (120 HP) compared with 1,219 trims of other cars from the 1983–1989 period.

How this trim compares to other cars
Measure This trim Average Position
Power 120 hp 121 hp
better than 62%
Torque 175 Nm 180 Nm
better than 60%
Top speed 200 km/h 184 km/h
better than 73%
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 9.0 s 12.2 s
better than 79%
Combined consumption 8.5 l/100 km 8.6 l/100 km
better than 44%
Cargo volume 161 l 439 l
better than 1%
Unladen weight 1,019 kg 1,162 kg
better than 63%

Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.

Not stated by the manufacturer: co2 emissions. Those measures are left out of the comparison.

Compare

Trims and engine versions — Volvo 480

Trims and engine versions — Volvo 480
Trim Fuel Power Torque 0–100 Top speed Fuel economy CO2 Select
1.7L 5MT FWD (95 HP) Petrol 95 hp 140 Nm 10.5 s 180 km/h 7.9 l/100 km
1.7L 5MT FWD (102 HP) Petrol 102 hp 142 Nm 10.5 s 185 km/h 8.1 l/100 km
1.7L 5MT FWD (106 HP) Petrol 106 hp 140 Nm 9.8 s 185 km/h 7.9 l/100 km
1.7L 5MT FWD (109 HP) Petrol 109 hp 140 Nm 9.5 s 190 km/h 7.9 l/100 km
2.0L 5MT FWD (109 HP) Petrol 109 hp 165 Nm 9.8 s 195 km/h 8.0 l/100 km
2.0L 5MT FWD (110 HP) Petrol 110 hp 165 Nm 9.9 s 190 km/h 8.2 l/100 km