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Volvo 460 Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1988–1997) — First Generation

The first-generation Volvo 460 is a compact Sedan with front-wheel drive. If you are weighing petrol against diesel, or a manual against an automatic, the notes below explain how those choices feel in daily use.

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Volvo 460 Engines and Transmissions

A typical Volvo 460 engine pairing is the 1.6 MT petrol Sedan: manual, front-wheel drive, and aimed at everyday commuting. The 1.9 MT diesel manual is the frugal long-run choice, while the 1.7 AT petrol automatic eases town driving. These powertrain examples show the mix of transmissions and drivetrains, not every version.

Sedan — Volvo 460 Engines and Transmissions

Sedan Volvo 460 Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
1.6 MTGasoline1596 cm³82 hp60 kW125 N⋅mManualFWD
1.7 MTGasoline1721 cm³87 hp64 kW130 N⋅mManualFWD
1.7 MTGasoline1721 cm³90 hp66 kW131 N⋅mManualFWD
1.7 ATGasoline1721 cm³102 hp75 kW142 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
1.7 MTGasoline1721 cm³102 hp75 kW142 N⋅mManualFWD
1.7 MTGasoline1721 cm³106 hp78 kW145 N⋅mManualFWD
1.7 MTGasoline1721 cm³120 hp88 kW175 N⋅mManualFWD
1.8 MTGasoline1794 cm³90 hp66 kW140 N⋅mManualFWD
1.8 CVTGasoline1794 cm³90 hp66 kW140 N⋅mVariableFWD
2.0 ATGasoline1998 cm³109 hp80 kW165 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
2.0 MTGasoline1998 cm³109 hp80 kW165 N⋅mManualFWD
2.0 MTGasoline1998 cm³110 hp81 kW165 N⋅mManualFWD
2.0 ATGasoline1998 cm³110 hp81 kW165 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
1.9 MTDiesel1870 cm³90 hp66 kW176 N⋅mManualFWD

Volvo 460 Dimensions

Sedan — Volvo 460 Dimensions

Sedan Volvo 460 Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightMax weightGround clearance, minimum
1.6 MT4435 mm1686 mm1378 mm2503 mm1024 kg1580 kg125 mm
1.7 MT4435 mm1686 mm1378 mm2503 mm980 kg1570 kg125 mm
1.7 MT4435 mm1686 mm1378 mm2503 mm980 kg1570 kg125 mm
1.7 AT4435 mm1686 mm1378 mm2503 mm1003 kg1520 kg125 mm
1.7 MT4435 mm1686 mm1378 mm2503 mm1030 kg1520 kg125 mm
1.7 MT4435 mm1686 mm1378 mm2503 mm1030 kg1520 kg125 mm
1.7 MT4435 mm1686 mm1378 mm2503 mm1103 kg1580 kg125 mm
1.8 MT4435 mm1686 mm1378 mm2503 mm1034 kg1580 kg125 mm
1.8 CVT4435 mm1686 mm1378 mm2503 mm1026 kg1580 kg125 mm
2.0 AT4435 mm1686 mm1378 mm2503 mm1040 kg1580 kg125 mm
2.0 MT4435 mm1686 mm1378 mm2503 mm1034 kg1580 kg125 mm
2.0 MT4435 mm1686 mm1378 mm2503 mm1030 kg1520 kg125 mm
2.0 AT4435 mm1686 mm1378 mm2503 mm1039 kg1520 kg125 mm
1.9 MT4435 mm1686 mm1378 mm2503 mm1103 kg1580 kg125 mm

Volvo 460 Cargo Space

Sedan — Volvo 460 Cargo Space

Sedan Volvo 460 Cargo Space
ModificationTrunk volume minTrunk volume max
1.6 MT453 l948 l
1.7 MT453 l948 l
1.7 MT453 l948 l
1.7 AT453 l948 l
1.7 MT453 l948 l
1.7 MT453 l948 l
1.7 MT453 l948 l
1.8 MT453 l948 l
1.8 CVT453 l948 l
2.0 AT453 l948 l
2.0 MT453 l948 l
2.0 MT453 l948 l
2.0 AT453 l948 l
1.9 MT453 l948 l