Volvo XC90 1985

This generation of Volvo XC90 has been produced from January, 1985 to March, 1988. We can provide information about 18 modifications of this generation. The car has been produced only with front wheel drive.

This Volvo is available with eight petrol engines with displacement from 1.3 to 2.2 litres and power of from 60 to 136 horsepower un two diesel engines with displacement 1.6 litres and power of from 54 to 69 horsepower.
The car is available with both manual (11 versions), as well as automatic (7 versions) gearbox.

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Volvo XC90 1985 average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 7.4 to 10.3 litres per 100km, whereas for diesel engine - from 6 to 7.2 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Volvo XC90 1985 petrol engine version is Volkswagen Passat 1.3, consuming 7.4 litres per 100km. While the most fuel efficient Volvo XC90 1985 diesel - Volkswagen Passat Turbo Diesel for 100 kilometers consumes 6 liters of diesel.
According to user reviews, Volvo XC90 real-world fuel consumption is on average the same as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy. For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific Volvo XC90 modification.

The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 9.5 seconds has Volkswagen Passat 2.2 version, conversely the tardiest one is Volkswagen Passat Diesel reaching this speed only in 25.2 seconds. The maximum top speed is 197 km/h for the 2.2 petrol 136 hp version (Volkswagen Passat 2.2).

Lenght of Volvo XC90 is 442 cm, it is medium size car. For comparison - Volvo XC90 is about 21 cm longer than BMW 3 series hatchback, but 2 cm shorter than Volkswagen Passat hatchback. Volvo XC90 gross weight is from 1000 to 1500 kg (depending on modification), which is approximately the same as the average for cars of this age and class.

This Volvo is very cheap for its class - it can be purchased (in Latvia, EU) for around 1600 €. Users calculated Volvo XC90 1985 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2300 € cost per year and 0.19 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 55%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 25% 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 Gearbox
Volkswagen Passat 1.3 Jan 1985 — Oct 1986

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.3 Petrol 60 HP 7.4 l/100km Manual (4)
Volkswagen Passat 1.6 Oct 1986 — Mar 1988 1.6 Petrol 72 HP 8.4 l/100km Manual (4)
Volkswagen Passat 1.6 Oct 1986 — Mar 1988 1.6 Petrol 72 HP 8.7 l/100km Automatic
Volkswagen Passat 1.6 Jan 1985 — Oct 1986 1.6 Petrol 75 HP 8.3 l/100km Manual (4)
Volkswagen Passat 1.6 Jan 1985 — Oct 1986 1.6 Petrol 75 HP 8.6 l/100km Automatic
Volkswagen Passat Diesel

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

1.6 Diesel 54 HP 6.3 l/100km Manual (4)
Volkswagen Passat Diesel 1.6 Diesel 54 HP 7.2 l/100km Automatic
Volkswagen Passat Turbo Diesel

Most powerfull diesel version (69 HP)
Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.6 Diesel 69 HP 6.0 l/100km Manual (5)
Volkswagen Passat 1.8 Jan 1985 — Oct 1986

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

1.8 Petrol 90 HP 7.5 l/100km Manual (5)
Volkswagen Passat 1.8 Oct 1986 — Mar 1988 1.8 Petrol 90 HP 8.5 l/100km Manual (5)
Volkswagen Passat 1.8 Jan 1985 — Oct 1986 1.8 Petrol 90 HP 8.3 l/100km Automatic
Volkswagen Passat 1.8 Oct 1986 — Mar 1988 1.8 Petrol 90 HP 9.3 l/100km Automatic
Volkswagen Passat 2.0 Oct 1986 — Aug 1987 2.0 Petrol 113 HP 8.6 l/100km Manual (5)
Volkswagen Passat 2.0 Oct 1986 — Aug 1987 2.0 Petrol 113 HP 9.5 l/100km Automatic
Volkswagen Passat 2.0 Jan 1985 — Oct 1986 2.0 Petrol 115 HP 8.0 l/100km Manual (5)
Volkswagen Passat 2.0 Jan 1985 — Oct 1986 2.0 Petrol 115 HP 9.1 l/100km Automatic
Volkswagen Passat 2.2 Oct 1986 — Mar 1988 2.2 Petrol 116 HP 10.3 l/100km Manual (5)
Volkswagen Passat 2.2 Sep 1985 — Oct 1986

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 9.5 seconds

2.2 Petrol 136 HP 9.0 l/100km Manual (5)

Volvo XC90 prices

Volvo XC90 1985 - 1988 hatchback price in Latvia is from 400 € to 3000 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Volvo XC90 price is very low - Volvo XC90 is approximately for 59 percents cheaper then average hatchbacks of this age (compare hatchbacks 1985 - 1988 prices). Despite of relatively low price Volvo XC90 quality is above average (see below), so this Volvo can be a good buy.

YearLowestAverageHighestAvailability
Volvo XC90 1986 price 400 € 1700 € 3000 €
Volvo XC90 1985 price 600 € 1400 € 2600 €

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Volvo XC90 1985 features (options)

Percentage of Volvo XC90 with corresponding feature (option)

Metallic paint
46%
Roof bars (railings)
34%
Sunroof
34%

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Volvo XC90 reviews

Total 38 Volvo XC90 owner reviews

At the moment we dont have reviews about Volvo XC90 manufactured from 1985 to 1988.
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Volvo XC90 2002 Diesel 2.0 litres, Automatic gearbox
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Total cost of repairs:880 € (~ 880 € per year)
Total car rating:
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