Complete technical specifications for the Volvo 340 GL Special 1.4 — 69 hp, petrol, hatchback, 1990. Performance highlights: 0–100 km/h in 14.5 s, top speed 160 km/h (99 mph), consumption 7.7 l/100km (36.7 mpg UK · 30.5 mpg US).
| Vehicle class | Passenger Car |
|---|---|
| Market segment | C-segment (Compact) |
| Bore | 76 mm |
|---|---|
| Catalytic converter | Open-loop |
| Compression ratio | 9 :1 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor |
| Fuel tank capacity | 45 L (11.9 gal US) |
| RPM at 100 km/h | 3,000 rpm |
| RPM at 130 km/h | 3,950 rpm |
| Stroke | 77 mm |
| Turbocharged | No |
| Valve actuation | OHV |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| EV consumption | 13.9 kWh/100km |
|---|
| Front spring type | Coil Springs |
|---|---|
| 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 | 9.2 m (30.2 ft) |
| Front tyre size | 175/70TR13 |
| Rear tyre size | 175/70TR13 |
| Ball pressure | 90 kg (198 lb) |
|---|---|
| Front axle weight | 1,185 kg (2,612 lb) |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,430 kg (3,153 lb) |
| Kerb weight | 925 kg (2,039 lb) |
| Payload | 505 kg (1,113 lb) |
| Rear axle weight | 1,295 kg (2,855 lb) |
| Roof load | 75 kg (165 lb) |
| Towing weight (braked) | 1,000 kg (2,205 lb) |
| Towing weight (unbraked) | 460 kg (1,014 lb) |
| Boot capacity | 352 L (12.4 cu ft) |
|---|
| Length | 4,320 mm (170.1 in) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Keyless entry/start | Not Available |
| Smartphone key | Not Available |
| Start button | Not Available |
| Power steering | Not Available |
| Steering wheel controls | Not Available |
| Electric windows | Standard (Front) |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Lumbar support | Standard (Driver) |
| Electric seat adjustment | Not Available |
| Heated seats | Standard (Front) |
| 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 | Standard (Rear) |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Alloy wheels | Not Available |
| Sunroof | Not Available |
| Panoramic roof | Not Available |
| Roof rails | Not Available |
| Metallic paint | Standard |
| Body-coloured bumpers | Not Available |
| Tinted glass | Standard |
| 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 | 10.000 km / 1 year |
|---|---|
| General warranty | 1 year, onbeperkt |
| Body warranty | 8 years |
| Road tax quarterly (NL) | €67 |
|---|