Volvo 240 Automobile User Manual


 
1987 Volvo 240
Ground clearance (full load) 4.7" (12 cm) 4.7" (12 cm)
Track, front 56.3" (143 cm) 56.3" (143 cm)
Track, rear 53.5" (136 cm) 53.5" (136 cm)
Turning circle (between curbs) 32.2' (9.8 cm) 32.2' (9.8 cm)
Curb weight (depending on type)
2950-2983 lbs (1341-1353
kg)
3034-3080 lbs (1376-1397
kg)
Gross vehicle weight (GVW) 4030 lbs (1830 kg) 4300 lbs (1950 kg)
Capacity weight 960 lbs (435 kg) 1220 lbs (555 kg)
Permissible axle weight, front 1885 lbs (855 kg) 1885 lbs (855 kg)
Permissible axle weight, rear 2180 lbs (990 kg) 2600 lbs (1180 kg)
Max. trailer weight (trailer equipped
with service brakes)
3300 lbs (1500 kg) 3300 lbs (1500 kg
Max. hitch load 200 lbs. (90 kg) 200 lbs. (90 kg)
Cargo Space Wagon models
Length with rear seat up 44.5" (113 cm)
Length with rear seat down 74.0" (188 cm)
Maximum width 53.1" (135 cm)
Height 32.9" (84 cm)
Volume with rear seat up 41 cu. ft. (1.2 m3)
Volume with rear seat down 71 cu. ft. (2.0 m3)
Cargo opening, maximum width 45.7" (116 cm)
Cargo opening, maximum
height
30.7" (78 cm)
Dimensions and weighs for Canadian models
4 door Wagon
Length 482 cm 484 cm
Curb weight (depending on
type)
1316-1334
kg
1358-1376
kg
Gross vehicle weight 1830 kg 1950 kg
Capacity weight 425 kg 495 kg
Permissible axle weight, rear 990kg 1120 kg
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