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480
1994 Volvo 480
Sweden
Gasoline
FWD
Hatchback
Updated Aug 25, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1994
Make
Volvo
Model
480
Body Style
Hatchback
Generation
1st Generation
Seats
4
Doors
3
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 4
5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
2.0
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
109 hp
Power (kW)
80 kW
Torque
165 Nm (122 lb-ft)
Top speed
190 km/h
(118 mph)
0–60 mph
9.3 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
9.8 seconds
Displacement
1,998 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,258 mm
(167.6 in)
Width
1,710 mm
(67.3 in)
Height
1,318 mm
(51.9 in)
Wheelbase
2,503 mm
(98.5 in)
Curb weight
996 kg
(2,196 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Torque
3,500 rpm
Engine Configuration
Bore
82.7 mm
(3.3 in)
Stroke
93 mm
(3.7 in)
Compression Ratio
9.5 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Synchronization
Timing Belt
Engine Placement
Front
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 4
5-speed
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Parking Brake › Manual
Material
Plastic
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Suspension, Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
60 litres
Fuel Consumption NEDC
Combined
8 – 8.9 litres / 100 km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,416 mm
(55.7 in)
Track, Rear
1,426 mm
(56.1 in)
Turning Circle
10.1 m
Weight
Gross Weight
1,440 kg
(3,175 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
1,000 kg
(2,205 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
495 – 510 kg
(1,091 – 1,124 lb)
Cargo Capacity
415 – 444 kg
(915 – 979 lb)
Max Roof Load
75 kg
(165 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Hatchback
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Rear Doors
Conventional
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Windscreen Wipers
Windscreen Wipers: Connector type, Front
Hook
Windows
Heated Windows
Rear
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Normal Roof
Yes
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Special Features
Headlight Range Adjustment
Manual
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
Lug Nuts
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Connectivity
Radio
Optional
Connectivity › Radio
AM
Optional
FM
Optional
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Yes
Other Equipment
Clock
Yes
12V Outlet
Front
Carpets
Optional
Cigarette Lighter
Optional
Steering Wheel
Material
Plastic
Colour
Black
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
161 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
1,200 litres
Seats
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
Yes
Seat Belt Colour
Black
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)
76,375
Statistics › Production Number (Model)
1st Generation
76,375
Statistics › Production Number (Year)
1986
12,094
1987
15,944
1988
12,295
1989
9,968
1990
7,297
1991
7,439
1992
4,908
1993
2,870
1994
3,560
480
Model
1 variant
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Hatchback
Variant
480 Standard
1986–1995
Generation
1st Generation
Year
1994
Powertrain
2.0
Horsepower
109 hp
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 4 | 5-speed
Gasoline
HatchbackHatchback
FWD
Gasoline