The Volvo 740 (1984-1989) was offered with 18 distinct engine configurations across its trim range.
| Engine | Power | Torque | Transmission | Drive | Top speed | 0-100 km/h | Consumption | Available on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L Petrol | 160 hp | 245 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | — | — | — | 1 trim |
| 2.0L Petrol | 160 hp | 245 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 195 km/h | 9.4 s | 10.0 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 2.3L Petrol | 159 hp | 210 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | — | — | — | 1 trim |
| 2.3L Petrol | 159 hp | 210 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 190 km/h | 10.0 s | 10.2 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 2.3L Petrol | 156 hp | 242 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | — | — | — | 1 trim |
| 2.3L Petrol | 156 hp | 242 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 193 km/h | 9.7 s | 9.8 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 2.0L Petrol | 139 hp | 181 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 185 km/h | 11.5 s | 9.7 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 2.3L Petrol | 131 hp | 190 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | — | — | — | 1 trim |
| 2.3L Petrol | 131 hp | 190 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 181 km/h | 11.3 s | 9.5 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 2.0L Petrol | 121 hp | 158 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 175 km/h | 13.0 s | 9.4 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 2.3L Petrol | 117 hp | 194 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | — | — | — | 1 trim |
| 2.3L Petrol | 117 hp | 194 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 173 km/h | 12.1 s | 8.8 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 2.3L Petrol | 116 hp | 185 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | — | — | — | 1 trim |
| 2.3L Petrol | 116 hp | 185 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 172 km/h | 12.6 s | 9.9 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 2.4L Diesel | 109 hp | 205 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 175 km/h | 12.5 s | 7.6 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 2.4L Diesel | 109 hp | 205 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 175 km/h | 12.5 s | 7.6 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 2.0L Petrol | 103 hp | 165 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 165 km/h | 14.0 s | 9.3 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 2.4L Diesel | 82 hp | 140 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 155 km/h | 17.5 s | 7.5 l/100km | 3 trims |
Each row is a distinct mechanical configuration — engine size, power output, transmission, drivetrain and fuel type — deduplicated across equipment trims that share the same engine. Trim-only differences (interior, wheels, options) do not create a separate row.