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Volvo 300 Series Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1975–1991) — First Generation

The first-generation Volvo 300 Series spans sedan and three- or five-door hatchback bodies, giving you different ways to balance passenger access and luggage practicality in a compact car.

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Volvo 300 Series Engines and Transmissions

Volvo 300 Series engine choices include gasoline and diesel options. In general, gasoline engines offer smoother response, while diesels suit unhurried driving with an emphasis on fuel economy. When choosing an older example, assess how its engine and transmission work together: smooth acceleration and consistent transmission operation matter in everyday use.

Sedan — Volvo 300 Series Engines and Transmissions

Sedan Volvo 300 Series Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
1.4 MT	Gasoline	1397 cm³	68 hp	50 kW	105 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
1.4 CVT	Gasoline	1397 cm³	68 hp	50 kW	105 N⋅m	Variable	RWD
1.4 CVT	Gasoline	1397 cm³	69 hp	51 kW	106 N⋅m	Variable	RWD
1.4 MT	Gasoline	1397 cm³	72 hp	53 kW	108 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
1.4 CVT	Gasoline	1397 cm³	72 hp	53 kW	108 N⋅m	Variable	RWD
1.4 MT	Gasoline	1400 cm³	63 hp	46 kW	Not provided	Manual	RWD
1.7 MT	Gasoline	1721 cm³	80 hp	59 kW	130 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
1.7 MT	Gasoline	1721 cm³	82 hp	60 kW	131 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1986 cm³	101 hp	74 kW	150 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1986 cm³	102 hp	75 kW	157 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1986 cm³	110 hp	81 kW	153 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1986 cm³	112 hp	82 kW	157 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1986 cm³	116 hp	85 kW	160 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	2000 cm³	92 hp	67 kW	Not provided	Manual	RWD
1.6 MT	Diesel	1595 cm³	54 hp	40 kW	100 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
1.6 MT	Diesel	1596 cm³	55 hp	40 kW	100 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
1.4 MT	Gasoline	1397 cm³	69 hp	51 kW	1056 N⋅m	Manual	RWD

Hatchback 3-door — Volvo 300 Series Engines and Transmissions

Hatchback 3-door Volvo 300 Series Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
1.4 MT	Gasoline	1397 cm³	64 hp	47 kW	105 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
1.4 CVT	Gasoline	1397 cm³	64 hp	47 kW	103 N⋅m	Variable	RWD
1.4 MT	Gasoline	1397 cm³	64 hp	47 kW	103 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
1.4 MT	Gasoline	1397 cm³	68 hp	50 kW	105 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
1.4 CVT	Gasoline	1397 cm³	68 hp	50 kW	105 N⋅m	Variable	RWD
1.4 MT	Gasoline	1397 cm³	69 hp	51 kW	1056 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
1.4 CVT	Gasoline	1397 cm³	69 hp	51 kW	106 N⋅m	Variable	RWD
1.4 MT	Gasoline	1397 cm³	70 hp	51 kW	108 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
1.4 CVT	Gasoline	1397 cm³	70 hp	51 kW	108 N⋅m	Variable	RWD
1.4 CVT	Gasoline	1397 cm³	72 hp	53 kW	108 N⋅m	Variable	RWD
1.4 MT	Gasoline	1397 cm³	72 hp	53 kW	108 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
1.7 MT	Gasoline	1721 cm³	80 hp	59 kW	130 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
1.7 MT	Gasoline	1721 cm³	82 hp	60 kW	131 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1986 cm³	92 hp	68 kW	150 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1986 cm³	95 hp	70 kW	150 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1986 cm³	102 hp	75 kW	157 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1986 cm³	112 hp	82 kW	157 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1986 cm³	116 hp	85 kW	160 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
1.6 MT	Diesel	1595 cm³	54 hp	40 kW	100 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
1.6 MT	Diesel	1596 cm³	55 hp	40 kW	100 N⋅m	Manual	RWD

Hatchback 5-door — Volvo 300 Series Engines and Transmissions

Hatchback 5-door Volvo 300 Series Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
1.4 MT	Gasoline	1397 cm³	64 hp	47 kW	105 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
1.4 CVT	Gasoline	1397 cm³	64 hp	47 kW	103 N⋅m	Variable	RWD
1.4 MT	Gasoline	1397 cm³	64 hp	47 kW	103 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
1.4 MT	Gasoline	1397 cm³	68 hp	50 kW	105 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
1.4 CVT	Gasoline	1397 cm³	68 hp	50 kW	105 N⋅m	Variable	RWD
1.4 CVT	Gasoline	1397 cm³	69 hp	51 kW	106 N⋅m	Variable	RWD
1.4 MT	Gasoline	1397 cm³	69 hp	51 kW	1056 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
1.4 MT	Gasoline	1397 cm³	70 hp	51 kW	108 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
1.4 MT	Gasoline	1397 cm³	72 hp	53 kW	108 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
1.4 CVT	Gasoline	1397 cm³	72 hp	53 kW	108 N⋅m	Variable	RWD
1.4 MT	Gasoline	1400 cm³	70 hp	50 kW	Not provided	Manual	RWD
1.4 MT	Gasoline	1400 cm³	71 hp	52 kW	Not provided	Manual	RWD
1.7 MT	Gasoline	1721 cm³	80 hp	59 kW	130 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
1.7 MT	Gasoline	1721 cm³	82 hp	60 kW	131 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1986 cm³	92 hp	68 kW	150 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1986 cm³	95 hp	70 kW	150 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1986 cm³	102 hp	75 kW	157 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1986 cm³	112 hp	82 kW	157 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1986 cm³	116 hp	85 kW	160 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
1.6 MT	Diesel	1595 cm³	54 hp	40 kW	100 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
1.6 MT	Diesel	1596 cm³	55 hp	40 kW	100 N⋅m	Manual	RWD

Volvo 300 Series Dimensions

Sedan — Volvo 300 Series Dimensions

Sedan Volvo 300 Series Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight
1.4 MT	4210 mm	1660 mm	1390 mm	2400 mm	945 kg
1.4 CVT	4210 mm	1660 mm	1390 mm	2400 mm	945 kg
1.4 CVT	4210 mm	1660 mm	1390 mm	2400 mm	974 kg
1.4 MT	4210 mm	1660 mm	1390 mm	2400 mm	945 kg
1.4 CVT	4210 mm	1660 mm	1390 mm	2400 mm	965 kg
1.4 MT	4210 mm	1660 mm	1390 mm	2400 mm	Not provided
1.7 MT	4210 mm	1660 mm	1390 mm	2400 mm	981 kg
1.7 MT	4210 mm	1660 mm	1390 mm	2400 mm	981 kg
2.0 MT	4210 mm	1660 mm	1390 mm	2400 mm	1060 kg
2.0 MT	4210 mm	1660 mm	1390 mm	2400 mm	1060 kg
2.0 MT	4210 mm	1660 mm	1390 mm	2400 mm	1076 kg
2.0 MT	4210 mm	1660 mm	1390 mm	2400 mm	1078 kg
2.0 MT	4210 mm	1660 mm	1390 mm	2400 mm	1076 kg
2.0 MT	4210 mm	1660 mm	1390 mm	2400 mm	Not provided
1.6 MT	4210 mm	1660 mm	1390 mm	2400 mm	1046 kg
1.6 MT	4210 mm	1660 mm	1390 mm	2400 mm	1026 kg
1.4 MT	4210 mm	1660 mm	1390 mm	2400 mm	925 kg

Hatchback 3-door — Volvo 300 Series Dimensions

Hatchback 3-door Volvo 300 Series Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Max weight
1.4 MT	4140 mm	1661 mm	1392 mm	2400 mm	965 kg	Not provided
1.4 CVT	4140 mm	1661 mm	1392 mm	2400 mm	942 kg	Not provided
1.4 MT	4140 mm	1661 mm	1392 mm	2400 mm	922 kg	Not provided
1.4 MT	4140 mm	1661 mm	1392 mm	2400 mm	925 kg	Not provided
1.4 CVT	4140 mm	1661 mm	1392 mm	2400 mm	925 kg	Not provided
1.4 MT	4140 mm	1661 mm	1392 mm	2400 mm	925 kg	Not provided
1.4 CVT	4140 mm	1661 mm	1392 mm	2400 mm	925 kg	Not provided
1.4 MT	4140 mm	1661 mm	1392 mm	2400 mm	989 kg	Not provided
1.4 CVT	4140 mm	1661 mm	1392 mm	2400 mm	978 kg	Not provided
1.4 CVT	4140 mm	1661 mm	1392 mm	2400 mm	945 kg	Not provided
1.4 MT	4140 mm	1661 mm	1392 mm	2400 mm	925 kg	Not provided
1.7 MT	4140 mm	1661 mm	1392 mm	2400 mm	950 kg	Not provided
1.7 MT	4140 mm	1661 mm	1392 mm	2400 mm	950 kg	Not provided
2.0 MT	4140 mm	1661 mm	1392 mm	2400 mm	1048 kg	Not provided
2.0 MT	4140 mm	1661 mm	1392 mm	2400 mm	1090 kg	Not provided
2.0 MT	4140 mm	1661 mm	1392 mm	2400 mm	1048 kg	Not provided
2.0 MT	4140 mm	1661 mm	1392 mm	2400 mm	1060 kg	1600 kg
2.0 MT	4140 mm	1661 mm	1392 mm	2400 mm	1060 kg	1600 kg
1.6 MT	4140 mm	1661 mm	1392 mm	2400 mm	1010 kg	Not provided
1.6 MT	4140 mm	1661 mm	1392 mm	2400 mm	1010 kg	Not provided

Hatchback 5-door — Volvo 300 Series Dimensions

Hatchback 5-door Volvo 300 Series Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Max weight
1.4 MT	4300 mm	1660 mm	1392 mm	2400 mm	985 kg	Not provided
1.4 CVT	4300 mm	1660 mm	1392 mm	2400 mm	970 kg	Not provided
1.4 MT	4300 mm	1660 mm	1392 mm	2400 mm	950 kg	Not provided
1.4 MT	4300 mm	1660 mm	1392 mm	2400 mm	950 kg	Not provided
1.4 CVT	4300 mm	1660 mm	1392 mm	2400 mm	950 kg	Not provided
1.4 CVT	4300 mm	1660 mm	1392 mm	2400 mm	970 kg	Not provided
1.4 MT	4300 mm	1660 mm	1392 mm	2400 mm	950 kg	Not provided
1.4 MT	4300 mm	1660 mm	1392 mm	2400 mm	1014 kg	Not provided
1.4 MT	4300 mm	1660 mm	1392 mm	2400 mm	950 kg	Not provided
1.4 CVT	4300 mm	1660 mm	1392 mm	2400 mm	970 kg	Not provided
1.4 MT	4300 mm	1660 mm	1392 mm	2400 mm	Not provided	Not provided
1.4 MT	4300 mm	1660 mm	1392 mm	2400 mm	Not provided	Not provided
1.7 MT	4300 mm	1660 mm	1392 mm	2400 mm	981 kg	1480 kg
1.7 MT	4300 mm	1660 mm	1392 mm	2400 mm	981 kg	1480 kg
2.0 MT	4300 mm	1660 mm	1392 mm	2400 mm	1083 kg	Not provided
2.0 MT	4300 mm	1660 mm	1392 mm	2400 mm	1138 kg	Not provided
2.0 MT	4300 mm	1660 mm	1392 mm	2400 mm	1068 kg	Not provided
2.0 MT	4300 mm	1660 mm	1392 mm	2400 mm	1076 kg	Not provided
2.0 MT	4300 mm	1660 mm	1392 mm	2400 mm	1078 kg	1600 kg
1.6 MT	4300 mm	1660 mm	1392 mm	2400 mm	1030 kg	Not provided
1.6 MT	4300 mm	1660 mm	1392 mm	2400 mm	1030 kg	Not provided

Volvo 300 Series Cargo Space

Hatchback 3-door — Volvo 300 Series Cargo Space

Hatchback 3-door Volvo 300 Series Cargo Space
Modification	Trunk volume min
1.4 MT	379 l
1.4 CVT	379 l
1.4 MT	379 l
1.4 MT	379 l
1.4 CVT	379 l
1.4 MT	379 l
1.4 CVT	379 l
1.4 MT	379 l
1.4 CVT	379 l
1.4 CVT	379 l
1.4 MT	379 l
1.7 MT	379 l
1.7 MT	379 l
2.0 MT	379 l
2.0 MT	379 l
2.0 MT	379 l
2.0 MT	379 l
2.0 MT	379 l
1.6 MT	379 l
1.6 MT	379 l

Hatchback 5-door — Volvo 300 Series Cargo Space

Hatchback 5-door Volvo 300 Series Cargo Space
Modification	Trunk volume min
1.4 MT	379 l
1.4 CVT	379 l
1.4 MT	379 l
1.4 MT	379 l
1.4 CVT	379 l
1.4 CVT	379 l
1.4 MT	379 l
1.4 MT	379 l
1.4 MT	379 l
1.4 CVT	379 l
1.4 MT	379 l
1.4 MT	379 l
1.7 MT	379 l
1.7 MT	379 l
2.0 MT	379 l
2.0 MT	379 l
2.0 MT	379 l
2.0 MT	379 l
2.0 MT	379 l
1.6 MT	379 l
1.6 MT	379 l