Volvo XC90 1981
Spacious, relatively economical.
Audio system cool.
Chairs comfortably.
Perfectly descends into a recline, put a roll up mattress and a bed ready!
Super car.
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This generation of Volvo XC90 has been produced from August, 1981 to January, 1985. We can provide information about 7 modifications of this generation. The car has been produced only with classical rear wheel drive.
This Volvo is available with five petrol engines with displacement from 1.3 to 1.9 litres and power of from 55 to 115 horsepower un two diesel engines with displacement 1.6 litres and power of from 54 to 70 horsepower.
The car is available with only with manual gearbox.
Volvo XC90 1981 average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 7.9 to 9.2 litres per 100km, whereas for diesel engine - from 6.2 to 6.7 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Volvo XC90 1981 petrol engine version is Volkswagen Passat 1.8, consuming 7.9 litres per 100km. While the most fuel efficient Volvo XC90 1981 diesel - Volkswagen Passat 1.6 Turbo Diesel for 100 kilometers consumes 6.2 liters of diesel.
The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 10.9 seconds has Volkswagen Passat 1.9 version, conversely the tardiest one is Volkswagen Passat 1.6 Diesel reaching this speed only in 20.5 seconds. The maximum top speed is 188 km/h for the 1.9 petrol 115 hp version (Volkswagen Passat 1.9).
Lenght of Volvo XC90 is 450 cm, it is decent size car. For comparison - Volvo XC90 is about 6 cm longer than Volkswagen Passat hatchback. Volvo XC90 gross weight is from 850 to 1200 kg (depending on modification), which is about 12 percent lighter than the average for this age and class.
This Volvo is very cheap for its class - it can be purchased (in Latvia, EU) for around 450 €. Users calculated Volvo XC90 1981 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 1800 € cost per year and 0.28 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 37%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 32% from total. We have an excellent car cost calculator, calculate ownership costs of Volvo XC90 for your situation and driving habits here! Below you will find more detailed information about Volvo XC90 prices and costs.
Volvo XC90 modifications
| Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Passat 1.3 Aug 1981 — Aug 1984 | 1.3 Petrol | 55 HP | 8.6 l/100km |
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Volkswagen Passat 1.6
Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption |
1.6 Petrol | 75 HP | 9.0 l/100km |
| Volkswagen Passat 1.6 Aug 1981 — Mai 1983 | 1.6 Petrol | 85 HP | - |
| Volkswagen Passat 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | 54 HP | 6.7 l/100km |
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Volkswagen Passat 1.6 Turbo Diesel
Aug 1982 — Jan 1985 Most powerfull diesel version (70 HP) |
1.6 Diesel | 70 HP | 6.2 l/100km |
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Volkswagen Passat 1.8
Mai 1983 — Jan 1985 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
1.8 Petrol | 90 HP | 7.9 l/100km |
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Volkswagen Passat 1.9
Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 10.9 seconds |
1.9 Petrol | 115 HP | 9.2 l/100km |
Volvo XC90 prices
Volvo XC90 1981 - 1985 hatchback price in Latvia is from 300 € to 700 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Volvo XC90 price is very low - Volvo XC90 is approximately for 75 percents cheaper then average hatchbacks of this age (compare hatchbacks 1981 - 1985 prices). Despite of relatively low price Volvo XC90 quality is above average (see below), so this Volvo can be a good buy.
| Year | Lowest | Average | Highest | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volvo XC90 1983 price | 300 € | 500 € | 700 € | |
| Volvo XC90 1982 price | 300 € | 400 € | 400 € |
Volvo XC90 total costs of ownership
How much really costs to own Volvo XC90? Users calculated Volvo XC90 1981 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 1800 € cost per year and 0.28 € cost per one kilometer.
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Volvo XC90 1981 features (options)
Percentage of Volvo XC90 with corresponding feature (option)
53% Sunroof
47% Roof bars (railings)
40%
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Volvo XC90 reviews
Total 38 Volvo XC90 owner reviews
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Pros: Spacious, relatively economical.
Audio system cool.
Chairs comfortably.
Perfectly descends into a recline, put a roll up mattress and a bed ready!
Super car.
Cons: The hand brake should be used regularly to prevent stiffness
steering angle ... no comments ... to turn around, 68x must go back and forth,
could be a little softer ride
sometimes it is difficult to see pedestrians behind the edges between the front and side glasses.
| Total cost of repairs: | 880 € (~ 880 € per year) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Would recomend this car to the friend