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1990 Volvo

780

Auto 4-spd, 6 cyl, 2.8 L

Volvo 780: best and worst years
1990 Volvo 780 (photo 1 of 6)

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Overview

Body
Compact CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic 4-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel
RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl
6EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
19 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City
15 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb
17 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr
$3,650EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Dimensions & capacity

Length
189 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Width
69 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Height
55 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Wheelbase
109 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Curb Weight
3,415 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
2
Owner complaints
1

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • SEATS100%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 1 total.

Volvo 780: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain
4 yr / 50k mi
Roadside assistance
4 yr
Maintenance
2 yr / 20k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.