Volvo 340

Years1982–1992
Generations6
Total variants107
Body stylesHatchback · Sedan
DesignerJohn de Vries
AssemblyNetherlands: Born · Malaysia: Shah Alam · Indonesia: Jakarta
Predecessornone
SuccessorVolvo 400 Series

The Volvo 340 is a hatchback and sedan model, produced 1982–1992, spanning 6 generations with 107 variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Generations covered include the 340 (1985-1991), 340 (1985-1992), 340 (1985-1989) and 340 (1982-1985). Body styles across the 340 lineage span hatchback and sedan, reflecting different market positions throughout production. The 340 (1985-1991) generation is the most extensively documented, with 31 variants across engine options, transmissions, and trim levels. Each variant page provides engine displacement, power in HP and kW, 0–100 km/h acceleration, top speed, fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions, dimensions, and list price at launch.

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How many generations does the Volvo 340 have?

The Volvo 340 has 6 generations with 107 total variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Each generation has its own page listing all variants with engine specs, performance figures, and consumption data.

What years was the Volvo 340 produced?

The Volvo 340 has been produced 1982–1992. Throughout this period the model evolved across multiple generations, each introducing new engine options, body styles, and technology upgrades.

What body type is the Volvo 340?

The Volvo 340 is available as Hatchback, Sedan. These body styles reflect the different market positions and use cases the model has served across its production history.

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What would this actually cost you?

23,031Estimated total · €4,606 per year
  • Depreciation4,181
  • Fuel / energy10,500
  • Insurance3,750
  • Maintenance3,000
  • Road tax1,600

Estimate only — insurance, maintenance and road tax are generic figures, not a quote for your car or country. Fuel/energy uses EU-average prices.

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How performance changed across generations

GenerationPower0–100 km/hVariantsPriceScore
340 (1982-1985)1982–198567 hp16.9 s13€8k–€12k★ 3.9
340 (1982-1985)1982–198568 hp16.6 s12€8k–€11k★ 3.8
340 (1985-1991)1985–199169 hp15.5 s31€9k–€13k★ 3.2
340 (1985-1992)1985–199269 hp15.5 s29€10k–€14k★ 3.4