Volvo 300 Series 1975–1991

1 generation
No photos yet1.6 MT (55 hp)
General information
Number of doors5
Car classC
Steering wheel positionLeft
CountrySweden
At a glance
Engine1596 cm3 Diesel
Power55 hp
GearboxManual
OriginSweden
Series
Hatchback 3-doorsHatchback 5-doorsSedan
Trim
1.4 CVT (64 PS)1.4 CVT (68 PS)1.4 CVT (69 PS)1.4 CVT (72 PS)1.4 MT (64 PS)1.4 MT (68 PS)1.4 MT (69 PS)1.4 MT (70 hp)1.4 MT (71 PS)1.4 MT (72 PS)1.6d MT (54 hp)1.6 MT (55 hp)1.7 MT (80 PS)1.7 MT (82 PS)2.0 MT (102 PS)2.0 MT (112 hp)2.0 MT (116 PS)2.0 MT (92 PS)2.0 MT (95 PS)

Specifications

Engine
Maximum torque100 N*m
Capacity1596 cm3
Valves per cylinder2
Compression ratio22.5
Turnover of maximum torque2250 RPM
Number of cylinders4
Max power (kW)40 kW
Max power at RPM4800 RPM
Engine power54 PS
Engine power55 hp
Cylinder bore78 mm
Stroke cycle83.5 mm
Engine codeD16
Engine typeDiesel
Engine placementFront, longitudinal
Injection typeHPFP (Diesel)
Cylinder layoutinline
Boost typenone
Timing beltOHC
Bodywork
Curb weight1030 kg
Front track width1370 mm
Height1392 mm
Back track width1400 mm
Clearance141 mm
Width1660 mm
Wheel size175/70 R13
Wheelbase2400 mm
Min trunk capacity379 l
Length4300 mm
Number of seater5
Pitch Circle DiameterDIA52.1 4x100 mm
Body typeHatchback
Gearbox and handling
Number of gear5
Gearbox typeManual
Drive wheelsRear wheel drive
Operating characteristics
Max speed140 km/h
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)20.0 s
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km4.7 l
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km6.4 l
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km7.4 l
Fueldiesel
Suspension and brakes
Back suspensionDependent, spring
Front brakesDisc
Rear brakesdrum
Front suspensionIndependent, spring

Grades & features

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