Complete technical specifications for the Volvo 340 DL Special Diesel — 54 hp, diesel, hatchback, 1985. Performance highlights: 0–100 km/h in 20 s, top speed 140 km/h (87 mph), consumption 6.4 l/100km (44.1 mpg UK · 36.8 mpg US).
| Vehicle class | Passenger Car |
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| Market segment | C-segment (Compact) |
| Bore | 78 mm |
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| Catalytic converter | No |
| Compression ratio | 23 :1 |
| Fuel system | Direct Injection |
| Fuel tank capacity | 45 L (11.9 gal US) |
| RPM at 100 km/h | 1,450 rpm |
| RPM at 130 km/h | 1,900 rpm |
| Stroke | 84 mm |
| Turbocharged | No |
| Valve actuation | OHC |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| WLTP high | 4.1 l/100km (68.9 mpg UK · 57.4 mpg US) |
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| WLTP low | 5.9 l/100km (47.9 mpg UK · 39.9 mpg US) |
| WLTP medium | 4.9 l/100km (57.6 mpg UK · 48.0 mpg US) |
| WLTP extra high | 4.9 l/100km (57.6 mpg UK · 48.0 mpg US) |
| Front spring type | Coil Springs |
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| Rear spring type | Leaf Springs |
| Front anti-roll bar | Yes |
| Rear anti-roll bar | No |
| Front brakes | Discs |
| Front suspension | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear brakes | Drums |
| Rear suspension | De Dion |
| Turning circle | 9.4 m (30.8 ft) |
| Front tyre size | 155SR13 |
| Rear tyre size | 155SR13 |
| Ball pressure | 80 kg (176 lb) |
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| Front axle weight | 1,090 kg (2,403 lb) |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,500 kg (3,307 lb) |
| Kerb weight | 1,010 kg (2,227 lb) |
| Payload | 490 kg (1,080 lb) |
| Rear axle weight | 970 kg (2,138 lb) |
| Roof load | 75 kg (165 lb) |
| Towing weight (braked) | 850 kg (1,874 lb) |
| Towing weight (unbraked) | 505 kg (1,113 lb) |
| Boot capacity | 352 L (12.4 cu ft) |
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| Boot sill height | 680 mm (26.8 in) |
| Length | 4,320 mm (170.1 in) |
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| Width | 1,684 mm (66.3 in) |
| Height | 1,428 mm (56.2 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2,400 mm (94.5 in) |
| Front track | 1,380 mm |
| Rear track | 1,405 mm |
| Crash test rating | Not Tested |
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| ABS | Not Available |
| EBD | Not Available |
| Brake assist | Not Available |
| ESP | Not Available |
| Traction control | Not Available |
| Limited slip differential | Not Available |
| Electronic damping | Not Available |
| Automatic level control | Not Available |
| Hill start assist | Not Available |
| Forward collision warning | Not Available |
| Autonomous emergency braking | Not Available |
| Pedestrian AEB | Not Available |
| Lane keeping assist | Not Available |
| Steering assist | Not Available |
| Blind spot detection | Not Available |
| Fatigue detection | Not Available |
| Tyre pressure monitoring | Not Available |
| Night vision | Not Available |
| Pre-crash system | Not Available |
| High beam assist | Not Available |
| Traffic sign recognition | Not Available |
| Cross traffic warning | Not Available |
| Driver airbag | Not Available |
| Passenger airbag | Not Available |
| Side airbags | Not Available |
| Curtain airbags | Not Available |
| Driver knee airbag | Not Available |
| ISOFIX | Not Available |
| Emergency call (eCall) | Not Available |
| Central locking | Not Available |
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| Keyless entry/start | Not Available |
| Smartphone key | Not Available |
| Start button | Not Available |
| Power steering | Not Available |
| Steering wheel controls | Not Available |
| Electric windows | Not Available |
| Cruise control | Not Available |
| Air conditioning | Standard (Manual) |
| Dual zone climate | Not Available |
| Parking sensors | Standard (Rear) |
| Reverse camera | Not Available |
| Park assist | Not Available |
| Electric parking brake | Not Available |
| Start/stop system | Not Available |
| Seat height adjustment | Not Available |
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| Lumbar support | Standard (Driver) |
| Electric seat adjustment | Not Available |
| Heated seats | Not Available |
| Ventilated seats | Not Available |
| Sport seats | Not Available |
| Leather steering wheel | Not Available |
| Adjustable steering | Not Available |
| Heated steering wheel | Not Available |
| Leather upholstery | Not Available |
| Rear headrests | Not Available |
| Folding rear seats | Standard |
| Sliding rear seats | Not Available |
| Armrest | Not Available |
| Pre-heating | Not Available |
| Auto-dimming mirror | Not Available |
| Rev counter | Not Available |
| Trip computer | Not Available |
| Digital instruments | Not Available |
| Head-up display | Not Available |
| Audio system | Not Available |
| Digital radio (DAB+) | Not Available |
| Audio steering controls | Not Available |
| Audio input | Not Available |
| Navigation | Not Available |
| Bluetooth | Not Available |
| Wireless charging | Not Available |
| Apple CarPlay | Not Available |
| Android Auto | Not Available |
| OTA updates | Not Available |
| Outside temperature | Not Available |
| Reading lights | Not Available |
| Rain sensor | Standard |
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| Alloy wheels | Not Available |
| Sunroof | Not Available |
| Panoramic roof | Not Available |
| Roof rails | Not Available |
| Metallic paint | Not Available |
| Body-coloured bumpers | Not Available |
| Tinted glass | Not Available |
| Privacy glass | Not Available |
| Electric boot | Not Available |
| Electric mirrors | Not Available |
| Folding mirrors | Not Available |
| Auto-dimming ext. mirrors | Not Available |
| Indicators in mirrors | Not Available |
| Front fog lights | Not Available |
| Automatic headlights | Not Available |
| Xenon headlights | Not Available |
| LED headlights | Not Available |
| LED tail lights | Not Available |
| Headlight washers | Not Available |
| Alarm | Not Available |
| Service interval | 5.000 km / 1 year |
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| General warranty | 1 year, onbeperkt |
| Body warranty | 8 years |
| Road tax quarterly (NL) | €206 |
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