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300
1980 Volvo 300
Sweden
Gasoline
RWD
Hatchback
Updated Aug 25, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Features
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1980
Make
Volvo
Model
300
Body Style
Hatchback
Generation
1st Generation
Seats
5
Doors
5
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Automatic Continuously variable
Manual, 4
5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
345
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
70 hp
Power (kW)
51 kW
Torque
108 Nm (80 lb-ft)
Top speed
143 km/h
(89 mph)
0–60 mph
16.3 seconds
0–100 km/h
17.3 seconds
Displacement
1,397 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,300 mm
(169.3 in)
Width
1,660 mm
(65.4 in)
Height
1,392 mm
(54.8 in)
Wheelbase
2,395 mm
(94.3 in)
Curb weight
1,013 kg
(2,233 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,500 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
3,500 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
10W-30
Engine Oil, Volume
4 litres
Engine Configuration
Bore
76 mm
(3.0 in)
Stroke
77 mm
(3.0 in)
Compression Ratio
9.25 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Synchronization
Timing Belt
Engine Placement
Front
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Service Intervals
Oil Change & Engine Filter
10,000 km / 0.5 years
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic Continuously variable
Manual, 4
5-speed
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Parking Brake › Manual
Material
Plastic
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Drum Brakes
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Leaf (Longitudinal Spring)
Suspension, Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Suspension, Rear
Dependent
deDion Tube
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
45 litres
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
10.4 – 11.8 litres / 100 km
Highway
9.8 – 10.2 litres / 100 km
Combined
9 – 11 litres / 100 km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,370 mm
(53.9 in)
Track, Rear
1,400 mm
(55.1 in)
Turning Circle
9.2 m
Weight
Gross Weight
1525 – 1545 kg
(3,362 – 3,406 lb)
Cargo Capacity
420 kg
(926 lb)
Max Roof Load
50 kg
(110 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Hatchback
Pillars
A-C
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Rear Doors
Conventional
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Mechanical
Mirror Shape, Driver side
Flat
Mirror Shape, Passenger side
Flat
Windows
Heated Windows
Rear
Heat-Insulating Windows
Optional
Tinted Windows
Optional
Safety Glass
Yes
Windows › Heat-Insulating Windows
Front
Optional
First Row
Optional
Second Row
Optional
Rear
Optional
Windows › Tinted Windows
Second Row
Optional
Rear Window
Optional
Windows › Safety Glass
Front
Laminated
Side
Tempered
Rear
Tempered
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Tow Hook
Front
Rear
Normal Roof
Yes
Antenna
Whip
Mud Flaps
Optional
Other Equipment › Sunroof
Sun Blind
Optional
Other Equipment › Sunroof › Sun Blind
Tinted Glass
Optional
Other Equipment › Mud Flaps
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Fog Lights
Optional
Special Features
Headlight Wipers
Optional
Headlight Washers
Optional
Headlight Range Adjustment
Optional
Rims & Tires
Number of Bolts
4 pcs
Bolt Distance
100
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M12x1.25
Central Bore (CB), front
52.1
Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Anti-Theft Locking Lug Nuts/Bolts
Optional
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Spare Wheel
Full-size (Steel)
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Coolant Temperature
Analogue
Climate Control
Air Condition
Optional
Pollen Filter
Optional
Controls
Faders
Climate Control › Controls
Rotary Dials
Optional
Connectivity
Radio
Optional
Radio Preparation
Yes
Connectivity › Radio
AM
Optional
FM
Optional
Connectivity › Radio Preparation
Cassette
Optional
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Yes
Armrest Hatch
Optional
Back Pocket
Optional
Sunglass Compartment
Optional
Coin Holder
Optional
Card Holder
Yes
Under Seats
Optional
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Glove Compartment
Light
Optional
Lockable
Optional
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Armrest Hatch
Front
Optional
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Under Seats
Front
Optional
Lights
Read Light
Front
Guide Light
Entry Guard
Bottom of the Doors
Lights › Read Light
Rear
Optional
Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror
Driver Side
Optional
Passenger Side
Optional
Make-up Light
Optional
Other Equipment
Clock
Yes
12V Outlet
Front
Carpets
Optional
Ashtray
Optional
Cigarette Lighter
Optional
Other Equipment › Clock
Analogue
Instrument Cluster
Other Equipment › Carpets
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Other Equipment › Ashtray
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Steering Wheel
Number of Spokes
4
Colour
Black
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Cargo Hooks
Optional
Carpet
Optional
Rear Trunk
Volume
380 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
1,200 litres
Carpet
Rubber
Optional
Rubber/Rug
Optional
Rug
Optional
Seats
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Manual
Seat Height
Optional
Backrest Angle
Manual
Lumbar Support
Optional
Headrest, Height
Manual
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Manual
Seat Height
Optional
Backrest Angle
Manual
Lumbar Support
Optional
Headrest, Height
Manual
Front Seats
Heated Seats
Optional
Armrest
Optional
Front Seats › Heated Seats
Cushion
Optional
Second Seat Row › Headrests
Outer Seats
Yes
Centre Seat
Optional
Second Seat Row › Headrests › Outer Seats
Height Adjustment
Optional
Second Seat Row
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Features
Comfort Features
Cruise Control
Optional
Parking Heater
Optional
Parking Heater Preparation
Optional
Parking Heater
Cabin Heater
Optional
Parking Heater › Cabin Heater
Engine Heater
Optional
Remote
Optional
Timer
Optional
Other Features
Horn
Single Note
Accessories
Tool Kit and Jack
Yes
Tire Repair Kit
Optional
Compressor
Optional
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Warning Triangle
Optional
First Aid Kit
Optional
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Height Adjustable Retractor
Yes
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Belt Pretensioner
Driver: Yes
Passenger: Yes
Rear: -
Height Adjustable Retractor
Manual
Yes
Type of Belt
Two-Point-Belt (Lap Belt)
Outer Rear Seats
Centre Rear Seat
Three-Point-Belt
Front Seats
Other Features
Immobiliser
Optional
Central Locking
Optional
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Compact Car
British Classification
Small Family Car
Australian Classification
Small Car
European Segment
C-Segment
Car.info Classification
Medium Family Car
Production
Statistics
Production Number (Series)
1,086,405
Statistics › Production Number (Year)
1979
28,655
1980
30,779
1981
47,499
1982
48,337
1983
40,398
1984
39,045
1985
46,306
1986
51,994
1987
45,193
1988
35,504
1989
17,960
1990
2,595
300
Model
2 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Hatchback
Variant
300 Standard
1976–1991
300 Hatchback Generations
1 of 2
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1st Generation
1976–1986
Year
1980
Powertrain
345
Horsepower
70 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic Continuously variable | Manual, 4 | 5-speed
Gasoline
HatchbackHatchback
RWD
Automatic Continuously variable | Manual, 4 | 5-speed
Gasoline